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These surveys seek information from target populations about a variety of local government issues. Some examples include:
- Citizens' understanding of stormwater issues.
- Tribal input on water quality issues.
- County residents’ use of their library system and their opinions about the value of the library.
- Determining what sorts of housing would be helpful in inducing commuters to become residents.
Copyright for the materials in this collection is owned by the authors. This digital version is published by the Chalmer Davee Library, University of Wisconsin-River Falls with the consent of the author.
Recent Submissions
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Dane County water recreation study, 2010-2013
(2014-10)This report has summarized the results of three connected surveys that collectively were designed to estimate the economic impact of selected water recreation activities on the Dane County economy. In Phase 1, we focused ... -
Rock River Stormwater Group: 2013 stormwater related perceptions, knowledge and practices survey report
(2014-01)The goals of the survey were to provide the Rock River Stormwater Group (RRSG) with information to help local efforts to improve area lakes and streams. Input was sought from households in the Rock River Stormwater Group ... -
Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership: 2013 stormwater related perceptions, knowledge and practices survey report and 2014 online survey summary
(2014-02)The goals of the survey were to provide the Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership (MAMSWaP) with information to help local efforts to improve area lakes and streams. Input was sought from households in the Joint ... -
Burnett County LAKELines newsletter survey report, 2013
(2013-10)The purpose of this study was to gather recipients' opinions about the LAKELines newsletter produced by the Burnett County UW-Extension Department and Burnett County Lakes and Rivers Association. -
St. Croix County resident survey, 2013 summary report
(2013-04)This survey is part of St. Croix County's strategic planning update and was developed to gather opinions from St. Croix County residents about the current importance of various County functions and future spending levels ... -
Marathon County resident survey report, 2012
(2012-04)This survey is part of Marathon County's strategic planning process and was developed to gather opinions from Marathon County residents about the current importance of various County functions and future spending levels ... -
Sparta Butterfest visitor survey report, 2010
(2010-08)The purpose of this study was to gather information about the opinions, preferences and spending patterns of Butterfest visitors. -
Jefferson County citizen survey report, 2010
(2010-07)The purpose of this study was to gather public input for a strategic plan for Jefferson County government -
Jefferson County governing assessment report, 2011
(2011-08)The purpose of this study was to gather input from Jefferson county board supervisors, local elected officials, the county's constitutional officers, department heads, and county workers about strategic issues facing County ... -
School District of River Falls school start time survey report, 2011
(2011-10)The purpose of this study was to inform the River Falls School District School Start Time Committee, and school board members about parent and staff preferences regarding changes to current start and stop times of the school day. -
Elm Grove pedestrian and bicycle safety survey, 2011
(2011-10)The Public Safety Committee of the Elm Grove Board of Trustees wanted to measure public opinion about safety issues for walkers, bikers, and joggers/runners in the village. -
St. Croix County parks visitor survey report, 2011
(2011-10)The purpose of this study was to gather information about the opinions and experiences of visitors to the parks within the St. Croix County Parks system. -
Adams County needs assessment survey report, 2011
(2011-09)The purpose of this study was to get an accurate assessment of the needs and issues in Adams County upon which UW-Extension should focus their efforts. -
Leftover medicine disposal in the Great Lakes Basin counties of Wisconsin, survey report, 2011
(2011-07)The purpose of this study was to gather information about the practices and opinions with respect to the disposal of leftover medicines in the Wisconsin counties that are partially or totally within the Great Lakes basin ... -
Milwaukee County UW-Extension CNRED program priorities, 2010 survey report
(2010-03)The purpose of this study was to gather opinions regarding program priorities for the Milwaukee County UW-Extension Community, Natural Resource, and Economic Development (CNRED) Educator. The survey is one component of ... -
North Central Wisconsin stormwater survey: a follow-up report on residents' stormwater knowledge and practices
(2010-01)This study sought to: measure current public understanding of stormwater issues; describe current practices with respect to factors that affect stormwater quality; determine public awareness of the North Central Wisconsin ... -
Door County citizen survey report, 2009
(2009-09)The purpose of this study was to gather opinions of residents about priorities for Door County government. -
Leftover medication disposal in Waukesha and Winnebago Counties, survey report, 2009
(2009-04)The purpose of this study was to gather opinions about the disposal of unused/leftover medicines in Waukesha and Winnebago Counties and was part of a research project by Steven Brachman of the UW Extension Solid and Hazardous ... -
St. Croix County parks survey county resident opinions
(2005-01)The purpose of this survey was to gauge public opinion about outdoor recreational facilities and amenities offered by the County, to identify areas of potential expansion or contraction of these services, and determine ... -
Menominee Tribal Housing Department survey of housing/homeownership needs: Spring 2005
(2005-09)The SRC conducted a survey on housing issues facing the Menominee Nation.
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