Initial Contact (private sector)

Survey of Residents' Attitudes on Jaguar Conservation

Stakeholder Surveys

Initial Contact Script

Hello, my name is XXXX. I am conducting a survey about people’s attitudes and knowledge about jaguars. I work for Harris Environmental, and we are carrying out this survey on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Fish and Wildlife Service would particularly like to hear from groups/organizations/agencies, like yours, with experience in land management, wildlife conservation, or outdoor recreation.

I’d like to make an appointment with you or someone in your organization to complete the survey? We can arrange a convenient day and time to meet in person.

I have a statement I am required to read to you regarding this survey:

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This survey is authorized by the Endangered Species Act. It will provide information on people’s current knowledge about jaguar ecology and status, people’s attitudes towards jaguars, and the social barriers and opportunities for jaguar conservation in Arizona and New Mexico. Your response is voluntary. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. OMB has reviewed and approved this survey and assigned OMB Control Number 1018-XXXX, which expires XX/XX/2017. We estimate that it will take you about 15 minutes to complete the survey. You may send comments on any aspect of this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW (Mail Stop BPHC), Washington DC 20240.

I have a copy of this statement, if you’d like to have one.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing you on _______________ at _______________.