SWFWMD Citrus County Townhall Meeting Questionnaire

  1. Which of the following best describes a watershed?
  1. A large pond
  2. Water runoff after a storm
  3. Standing surface water
  4. Where ducks and other waterfowl congregate
  5. An area of land that water flows across as it moves toward a common body of water, such as a stream, river, lake or coast
  1. Please circle what you think are the 2 worst watershed pollutants in your area of Florida.
  1. Oil/petroleum products from cars
  2. Acid rain
  3. Lawn pesticides & fertilizers
  4. Stormwater runoff
  5. Septic tanks leachate
  6. Waste from boats
  7. Other
  1. Where does the runoff from rain and irrigation go when it goes into the storm drain?
  1. Into local ponds, lakes & rivers
  2. Into the local waste treatment facility
  3. Gets evaporated into the air
  4. Filters into the soil
  5. Other
  1. What you think is the impact of polluted runoff on the Kings Bay watershed?

GreatModerateSlight None at all

  1. How important is it to you that local water bodies have clean water?

Very importantModerately importantSlightly important Not important

6.Do you think the instructions and content information on the back of a fertilizer bag are understandable to the average person? YES NO DON'T KNOW

  1. How often should a septic tank be inspected?
  1. Every 3 months
  2. Twice a year
  3. Once a year
  4. Every 2–3 years
  5. Every 4–5 years
  1. If a little fertilizer on your lawn is good; a lot is better:
  1. True, except that you could end up spending a lot of money buying more than you need.
  2. True, the sand/soil will hold everything the grass roots don't need right away and the grass can use it later.
  3. False, if the grass roots don't use it all, the rest will be washed below the roots and go into the aquifer.
  4. False, the biggest danger is that the fertilizer will sit on the grass blades and burn them.
  1. A dry granular lawn fertilizer in a slow-release form will provide nutrition to the grass longer than liquid fertilizer.

TRUE FALSE

  1. A liquid fertilizer is safer for groundwater than a dry granular fertilizer.

TRUE FALSE

  1. How willing are you to spot apply environmentally-friendly pesticides to problem areas of your lawn instead of treating the entire lawn?

Very willingModerately willing Slightly willing Not willing

  1. How interested are you in learning more about appropriate fertilizer application?

Very willingModerately willing Slightly willing Not willing

  1. Do you consider a plant's water needs before deciding to plant it? YES NO
  2. Have you ever heard of the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program?
    YESNO
  3. How willing are you to learn about using the right plants in the right places in your yard?

Very willingModerately willing Slightly willing Not willing

To what extent to you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

  1. Every homeowner/business person has a personal responsibility to protect the watershed.

Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

  1. Good water quality is important to the lives of people in the area.

Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

  1. Good water quality is important to the local economy.

Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

  1. I pay close attention to how my actions may affect the area's water quality.

Great deal of attention Moderate attention Slight attentionNo attention

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