Wetlands Stewardship Survey

By completing this survey, you have the opportunity to convey your thoughts and feelings about Virginia’s wetlands – in particular, your backyard wetland - and make a commitment to conserving them. In return, you will receive a discount coupon for wetlands-friendly native plants that you can use to enhance your backyard wetland.

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* Full Name: * River/creek on which you live:
* Email Address: * City of Residence:

What are your thoughts and feelings about wetlands?

For each of the statements below, select the answer that is closest to your own opinion.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

           

I have a wetland on my property.

I enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the marshes of our creeks and rivers.

I enjoy the wildlife that inhabits the marshes.

Wetlands are an essential part of the natural environment in which we live.

I support the policy of no net loss of wetlands.

We should restore or replace wetlands that have been lost to development.

I am willing to do my part by protecting my backyard wetland.

I would like to learn how to become a wetlands advocate/activist.
How likely are you to…?

Extremely Likely

Very Likely

Not Very Likely

Not at All Likely

Does not apply

Reduce the amount of fertilizer I use on my lawn and garden

Avoid adding impervious (non-porous) surfaces on my property

Stop mowing a 20 foot buffer along my shoreline

Plant and maintain a 20 foot strip of native plants along my shoreline

Consider natural shoreline protection methods over bulkheads or rip rap

Restore damaged marsh vegetation on my property

Plant new marsh vegetation on my property

Seek expert guidance on protecting and preserving my wetland

Support the work of Wetlands Watch with a monetary donation


Which of the following term(s) describe(s) you? (check all that apply):
Waterfront Homeowner Waterfront Renter Waterfront Landlord
Friend of Waterfront resident Environmentalist Developer
     
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