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2. 1. Contact Information
4. Name
6. City / Town
8. State/Province
10. Email Address
12. 2. How familiar are you with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and Program?

    1. I have never heard of the MS4 Program and Stormwater Management Program.
    2. I am somewhat familiar with the MS4 Program and Stormwater Management Program.
    3. I am well aware and informed of the MS4 and Stormwater Management Program.
14. 3. How would you rank the communities attitude towards and awareness of current water quality regulations and environmental initiatives in comparison to 10 years ago?
16. Level of Awareness

    1. Low / Poor
    2. Moderate / Good
    3. High / Great
17. General Attitude

    1. Low / Poor
    2. Moderate / Good
    3. High / Great
19. 4. Which of the following pollutant source(s) do you feel have a potential to impact water quality within our community?
21. Commercial and Industrial Runoff

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
22. Construction Site Runoff

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
23. Landscaping - Pesticide, Herbicides, Fertilizer Applications, etc.

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
25. Animal and Pet Waste

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
26. General Trash and Debris

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
27. Yard Waste - Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches, Weeds, etc.

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
29. Residential / Household Runoff - Detergents, Paint, Washwater, Grease, Sand Salt, etc.

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
30. Vehicles and Equipment - Oil, Grease, Antifreeze, etc.

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
31. General Erosion

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
33. Public Operations - Sanding, Salting, Road Maintenance, etc.

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
34. Agricultural Runoff

    1. Low Potential
    2. Moderate Potential
    3. High Potential
35. Other (Please Specify)
37. 5. Which of the following Public Participation and Involvement Program(s) are you most interested in?

    1. None
    2. Rain Garden Cost Share
    3. Rain Garden Adoption
    4. Catch Basin Adoption
    5. Storm Drain Marking / Stenciling
    6. Straight River Clean-Up
39. 6. In your experiences, which medium is the best way(s) to effectively reach the general public in Owatonna?
41. Website

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
42. Printed Material (brochures, pamphlets, guidance documents, etc.)

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
44. OPU Utility Bill Insert

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
45. Newspaper Articles

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
46. Owatonna Update eNewsletter

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
48. Facebook

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
49. Twitter

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
50. Booth (Fair, Trade Shows, Conferences)

    1. Not Effective
    2. Somewhat Effective
    3. Very Effective
52. Other (Please Specify)
54. 7. Please rate the quality of the communities environment, natural systems, and overall image.
56. Owatonna's lakes, rivers, and streams

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
57. Owatonna's park and forest areas

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
59. Owatonna's industrial areas

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
60. Owatonna's commercial areas

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
62. Owatonna's green space

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
63. Owatonna's green infrastructure

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
65. Owatonna's agricultural areas

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
66. Owatonna's downtown area

    1. Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
    2. Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
    3. High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
68. 8. Which of the following activities do you typically do that could help water quality? (select all that apply)

    1. None
    2. Remove grass clippings from the street and sidewalk after mowing
    3. Compost yard waste
    4. Conduct lawn watering only when absolutely necessary
    5. Properly dispose of household chemicals, oil, paint, detergents and other hazardous wastes
    6. Wash car in grassed area or at car wash
    7. Remove pet waste from yard
    8. Properly dispose of unused medication
    9. Avoidance of products containing microbeads
    10. Avoidance of products containing Triclosan

    1. Properly dispose of garbage and maintain trash container
    2. Avoid application of herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer
    3. If application necessary, read labels and directions while using herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer
    4. Maintain a vegetative buffer along waterfronts
    5. Install and maintain a rain garden or other green infrastructure
    6. Harvest and Re-use rain water (rain barrel, cistern, etc.)
    7. Avoid over application of sand and salt in winter
    8. Use of environmentally friendly salt in winter
    9. Practice water conservation in my household
    10. Plant native plants and trees
70. Other (Please Specify)
72. 9. Which MS4 Program Minimum Control Measures do you feel the City can improve upon, if any?

    1. MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach
    2. MCM 2 - Public Participation and Involvement
    3. MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
    4. MCM 4 - Construction Site Runoff Control
    5. MCM 5 - Post Construction Stormwater Management
    6. MCM 6 - Municipal Operations and Good Housekeeping
74. 10. Specifically, what MS4 Program recommendations do you have for the City?
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