NVUM Survey - Department of the Interior

National Visitor Use Survey
Questions for the Pubic Lands of Southern Nevada
Administration Information
Southern Nevada BLM, NPS and USF&WS Units
Site Number _____ Month _____ Day ____ Year ______
Printed Interview form number _______
Interview time _______ .
1. What additional facilities, amenities or recreation opportunities would you like provided on public lands in
Southern Nevada? (circle all that apply):
A. Educational trails & boardwalks
B. Trails (hike, bike, horse)
C. Boat Ramps
D. Auto tour route
E. Place to buy coffee and snacks
F. Campgrounds
G. Restrooms
H. Guided environmental education programs
I. OHV play areas/OHV trails
J. Picnic areas
K. Giftshop/bookstore
L. Visitor center with exhibits
M. Wayside pullouts and exhibits
N. Boat Ramps
O. Other ____________________________________________________
2. Would you view informational signs, brochures or presentations when you visit Federal Lands inSouthern
Nevada on the following topics? (circle all that apply):
A. Geology
B. Human history of the area: American Indians, Spanish, Mormon and Anglo-American settlers and
travelers
C. Modern human history
D. Water Resources/Water Supplies
E. Recreation opportunities
F. Trees, plants and wildlife
G. Wildfire ecology, fire history and firefighting techniques
H. Issues facing wildlife and plants and what you can do to help.
I. Other _______________________________________________________
3. Where did you get information about Federal Lands in Southern NV? (circle all that apply)
A. Newspaper
B. Internet
C. Agency office or visitor center
D. Radio
E. Brochure
F. Signs
G. Television
H. Family/Friends
I. Tourist industry professionals (hotel concierges, tour companies)
J. Other _______________________________________________________
4. What describes the best way you learn about Southern Nevada’s natural world?
A. Family/Friends
B. Natural area professionals (Ranger)
C. Tourist industry professionals
D. Newspaper
E. Internet
F. Agency office or visitor center
G. Radio
H. Brochure
I. Television
J. Signs
K. Other __________________________________
5. What drew you to visit the public lands in Southern Nevada? (circle all that apply)
A. Relaxation
B. Warmer temperatures of the lakes and valleys
C. Cooler temperatures of the mountains
D. Scenery
E. Learning about the natural world
F. Time with family and friends
G. Quiet/Solitude
H. Other _______________________________________________________

6. What do you feel are the top two problems facing the public lands in Southern Nevada?
(circle two)
A. Garbage/litter
B. Impacts to sensitive plant and wildlife species
C. Traffic congestion
D. Over-crowding
E. Invasive and “pest” plants that F. Impacts to archaeological sites
can harm the environment
G. Vandalism
H. Lack of visitor facilities
I. Wild Fires
J. Other _______________________________________
7. What things help you feel secure when visiting the Federal Lands of Southern Nevada?
(circle all that apply)
A. Uniformed officers present
B. Emergency phone
C. Easy to read maps with local information
D. Presence of other visitors
E. Information about possible hazards
F. Clear location and directional signs
G. Information about what you should carry with you for safety
H. Other _______________________________________________________
8. Please indicate your agreement with the following statements, rating them on a 5-point scale where 1=
strongly disagree, 3= neither agree nor disagree, and 5= strongly agree.
A. I think the educational displays, signs and exhibits help people learn about this site.
B. I think it is important to have educational displays, signs and exhibits at this site.
C. I used the educational displays, signs and exhibits to learn about this site.
D. I think it is important to have educational professionals lead tours to teach people about this site.