North Country Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area Council 2010 – 2014 Area plan survey   Please  be aware there are limitations to the amount of text that may be entered in the response     boxes.   The limits are identified after each question.

1.  Please rank the current goals of the North Country Resource Conservation  & Development Area by order      of priority, according to your perception of the needs of the "north country" communities (rank 1 as the      highest, 4 as the lowest). 0 1 2 3 4   The north country is a working landscape of successful farms and actively managed and productive forest land. 0 1 2 3 4   Raw agricultural and forest products are processed to their maximum value added potential in north country facilities. 0 1 2 3 4   North country soil, water, and related resources are conserved using sustainable practices. 0 1 2 3 4   North country communities are capable of providing necessary services and preserving their rural character. 2.  Choose three issues within each category that you believe should be addressed in North Country RC&D's      2010-2014 Area Plan.  If you don't see an issue, add it under "other" (there is a limit of 25 characters) Environmental: Economic: Social: Flooding   River   Urban - Stormwater     Sustainable Development          (i.e.: develop within available           resource supply)     Declining “North Country” population          base   Soil Erosion: Farm/Forest                            related     Value Added Products in Agriculture            or Forestry     Facilitate local food in schools,         restaurants, and markets   Soil Erosion: Urban related     Natural Resource Based Job          Creation/Retention    Tax incentives for renewable energy         utilization   Fish & Wildlife Habitat             Conservation    Renewable/Green Job Creation   Improve or create recreational facilities   Non-point Source Pollution    Business Planning Assistance         (Natural Resource Based)    Water Rights Issues             - groundwater withdrawals             - riparian water rights             - local control   Point Source Pollution    Infrastructure to support Agriculture         (i.e.: slaughtering facilities, livestock          auction, cold storage)   Local/Regional Fuel Cooperatives   Renewable Energy                Development    Infrastructure to support forestry         (i.e. sawmills, renewable fuels          manufacturing)    Other   Invasive (noxious) Plants    Rural Tourism     Other   Forest Land Protection    Adequate Water Supply for growth     Other   Environmental Education    Adequate water supply resources for         Rural Fire Protection      Carbon Sequestration    Expand Home Occupation         Opportunities      Agricultural Land Protection    Other      Public Land Management    Other      Recycling    Other      Groundwater Protection        Energy Conservation        Other        Other        Other         3.  Which of the following items do you feel are under-utilized and have potential for further development?       Check all that you feel apply.  Feel free to add others that are not listed. Alternative fuel crops (woody & grass types) Wood for Biomass Energy Hydropower Wind Power Geothermal energy Abandoned farmland Hemlock and/or Red Maple as examples of under utilized wood species      Other under-utilized resources not listed (limit of 150                                                                                                                                              characters including spaces)   4.  What are the top 3 strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the 4 counties that comprise      the "North Country":  (there is a limit of 250 characters per box includes spaces)      a.  Strengths                b.  Weaknesses           c.  Opportunities           d.  Threats                  5.  Do you have any specific Natural Resource Conservation and/or Community Development projects that you      would like to see happen?  Please explain:  ( limit of 150 characters)                          6.  Were you aware of North Country RC&D before you received this survey?  _ Yes No     7.  Which services do you believe are lacking or in need of expansion that would help      communities/organizations  be more effective?                     Project Development/Facilitation                   Strategic Planning                     Grant research/writing                     Fiscal Management/Oversight                      Organizational Development     8.  What county do you reside in or have an interest in? (Check one or all that apply)                    Belknap                    Carroll                               Coos                         Grafton     9.  Do you currently receive:   The Catalyst – the NH RC&D newsletter   North Country RC&D Annual Report       If no, would you like to?      10.  Please check the position that best describes your involvement in community affairs or natural resource        conservation:       (please check all that apply)         Elected official:                    local                   county                   state                federal   Local commission/board volunteer   Board member of local/regional or state development organization    Staff member of local/regional or state development organization   Federal/State Agency Employee      Individual   Completion of Personal Information is optional but would be helpful to this effort. Last Name:              First Name:   Address:     Email:         Phone:          Prior to hitting submit, please review the form and make sure your answers meet the criteria of character limits.  Once the submit button is hit, the form will be sent and you cannot go back and make changes.