Form 3316-XXXX TVA Shoreline Property Owner Survey

OMB Control #: 3316-XXXX

TVA Shoreline Property Owner Survey XXXXXX Reservoir

The following survey is being conducted to obtain information about your recreational activity and property on XXXXXX Reservoir and other Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Reservoirs and rivers downstream of them. You do not have to go boating or be on the water to use XXXXXX Reservoir for recreational purposes. For example, recreation on XXXXXX Reservoir would include bank fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, walking along the shore, etc.

1. Do you use any of Tennessee Valley Authority Reservoirs or rivers downstream of them for recreational purposes?

Yes

No  SKIP TO QUESTION 3

2. In an average year, about how many trips do you make to each of the following reservoirs or the rivers downstream of them for recreational purposes? (fill in number of trips)

Number of trips each year Number of trips each year

Reservoirs: Rivers:

____ Blue Ridge ____ Ocoee River (downstream of Blue Ridge)

____ Chatuge ____ Hiwassee River (downstream of Chatuge)

____ Cherokee ____ Holston River (downstream of Cherokee)

____ Douglas ____ Tennessee River (downstream of Chickamauga)

____ Hiwassee ____ Hiwassee River (downstream of Hiwassee)

____ Melton Hill ____ Clinch River (downstream of Melton Hill)

____ Norris ____ Clinch River (downstream of Norris)

____ South Holston ____ South Fork Holston River (downstream of South Holston)

____ Tellico ____ Little Tennessee River (downstream of Tellico)

____ Ft. Loudoun

____ Watts Bar

____ Fontana

The Reservoir/River You Live Near or Vacation At

In the remainder of this survey, we want to ask you about your residence that is located on XXXXXXXX Reservoir.

3. Are you a permanent, a seasonal, or a weekend or occasional resident on XXXXXX Reservoir?

Permanent

Seasonal  SKIP TO QUESTION 8

Weekend or occasional  SKIP TO QUESTION 9

PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY

4. In what year did you move from your prior residence to this residence or have you always lived here? (Please fill in the year. If you have always lived here, check the box below.)

_____ Year moved to this residence

Have always lived here  SKIP TO QUESTION 6

5. Where did you live prior to moving here? (please fill in state, and zipcode)

State:_________ Zipcode:_________

6. Do you leave your home for more than one month each year to travel for vacation or recreation?

Yes

No  SKIP TO QUESTION 12

7. About how many days per year are you gone from your residence to travel for vacation or recreation?

______ Days per year

 Please skip to Question 12 after answering Question 7

SEASONAL RESIDENTS ONLY

8. If you are a seasonal resident at XXXXX Reservoir, in what months do you live in your seasonal home at XXXXX? (Check all that apply)

January May September

February June October

March July November

April August December

 Please skip to Question 12 after answering Question 8

WEEKEND RESIDENTS ONLY

9. If you are a weekend resident, about how many weekends do you typically visit your weekend home on XXXXX Reservoir each month? (Fill in number of weekends you usually visit this home each month)

# of weekends # of weekends # of weekends

_____ January _____ May _____ September

_____ February _____ June _____ October

_____ March _____ July _____ November

_____ April _____ August _____ December

SEASONAL & WEEKEND RESIDENTS ONLY

10. Where is your permanent residence? (Please fill in city, state, and zipcode)

City: _______________________________ State: _____ Zipcode: _________

11. Are you considering moving to this area on a permanent basis?

Yes  SKIP TO QUESTION 12

No

14a.11a What would have to change before you would consider living here on a permanent

basis?

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

EVERYONE

12. Which category best describes your property in relation to XXXXXX Reservoir?

View of the lake and direct access to the water

View of the lake and access via neighboring property or common subdivision access

View of the lake, but no access to the water

No view of the lake, but access via neighboring property or common subdivision access

No view of the lake, and no access to the water

Other (please specify) ____________________________

13. To the best of your knowledge, what are your annual expenditures for using the XXXXXX

Reservoir?

Dock Fees $__________

Dock & Dock maintenance $ __________

Shoreline Maintenance $__________

Boat, Canoe, Personal Watercraft, etc. Purchases $ __________

Private Land Access Fees $ __________

Commercial Dock or Marina Fees $ __________

Property Taxes $__________

Other Annual Expenses (please specify) __________________ $ __________

14. What improvements and estimated expenses have you made to your property last year? (Check all that apply)

Landscaping $ __________

Built a boathouse $ __________

Built a patio/deck $ __________

Built a boat dock $ __________

Horse/biking trail maintenance $ __________

Other (please specify) ____________ $ __________

15. In which of the following recreational activities do you or members of your household participate on XXXXXX Reservoir? (Check all that apply)

I do not participate in outdoor recreational activities at XXXXXX  SKIP TO Q22

I do not participate in ANY outdoor recreational activities  SKIP TO Q22

Pleasure boating (including house boating) Horseback riding

Sailing Hiking, walking, jogging

Water-skiing/tubing/other tow Tent or vehicle camping

Riding a personal watercraft Sightseeing

Canoeing/kayaking Viewing wildlife

Fishing (from boat) Windsurfing

Fishing (from shore) Hunting

Swimming/beach use Bicycling

Mountain biking Picnicking

Other (specify) ______________________

16 In an average year, about how many days do you use XXXXXX Reservoir for recreational purposes each month? If you are a permanent or seasonal resident, 1 day or less = 1 trip.

(If you do not use this reservoir in a specific month for recreational purposes, write “0”.)

# of days # of days # of days

_____ January _____ May _____ September

_____ February _____ June _____ October

_____ March _____ July _____ November

_____ April _____ August _____ December

17. Beyond annual expenditures at the reservoir, how much did you spend on average per day when you used the XXX Reservoir or shoreline area for recreational purposes last year on each of the following categories? And, about how many days of the year did you make expenditures as part of your lake recreation?

Lodging: Spending/day No. of days

No Lodging Expense N/A ___________

Hotel or Motel $___________ ___________

Bed & Breakfast or Cabin $___________ ___________

Public or Private Campground for RV, Tent, Camper, etc. $___________ ___________

Rental Home, Cottage, or Camper $___________ ___________

Food & Beverages:

Meals (Food & Drinks) at Restaurants (including tips) $___________ ___________

Food & Drinks Purchased at Convenience/Special Food Stores $___________ ___________

Food Purchased at a Grocery Store or Supermarket $___________ ___________

Transportation to and from Reservoir and Recreational Area:

Gasoline & Oil $___________ ___________

Repair/Service for Automobile, Truck, SUV, or Trailer $___________ ___________

Other Transportation (Bicycle, Motorcycle, ATV, etc.) $___________ ___________

Other Transportation Costs (excluding Gas/Oil) (Specify):______ $___________ ___________

Boat (Motorized and Non-Motorized Watercraft):

Boat Rental Fees $___________ ___________

Boat Repairs & Service $___________ ___________

Entry, Parking, or Launch Fees on Public/Private Land $___________ ___________

Gasoline & Oil for Boat $___________ ___________

Other Expenses:

Entertainment (Museums, Amusement, etc.) $___________ ___________

Retail Goods Other than Groceries (General Merchandise) $___________ ___________

Horseback Riding $___________ ___________

Camping supplies $___________ ___________

Fishing supplies $___________ ___________

Hunting supplies $___________ ___________

Guide/Outfitter or Tour Fees $___________ ___________

Fishing/Hunting Fees or Licenses $___________ ___________

Other Types of Equipment Rentals $___________ ___________ Souvenirs & Gifts $___________ ___________

Other Expenses (please specify):________________________ $___________ ___________

18. There might be months when you spend few or no days recreating on XXXXXX Reservoir. What are the main reasons why you spend few or no days at XXXXXX Reservoir during these months? (Check all that apply)

I am a seasonal resident and do not live here during those months.

Children are in school

Air temperature is HOT

Air temperature is COLD

Water temperature is too HOT

Water temperature is too COLD

Water levels are too LOW

Water levels are too HIGH

Water cannot be accessed easily from my property

Water gets too crowded for shoreline activities (e.g. swimming, fishing)

Water gets too crowded for off-shore activities (e.g. boating, windsurfing)

I have other recreational interests during those months

Bad weather conditions

Other (specify: _________________________________________________________)

18a. If you checked more than one reason above, which one of these is the MAIN REASON for spending few or no days at XXXXXX Reservoir for recreational purposes during certain months?

______________________________________________________________________

19. If there are certain months when you do not use the reservoir for recreation, what could be done at this reservoir to increase your recreation during these months? (Check all that apply)

Increase mountain biking trails

Increase hunting (archery-only, waterfowl)

Increase shoreline access for more fishing spots

Increase hiking trails

Create bird watching platforms

Increase trail maintenance (e.g. cutting trees and undergrowth back)

Increase fish stocking and variety

Increase or improve public facilities. Check from the list below that applies

• Add parking

• Add/maintain restrooms

• Add elevated boardwalks

• Add playgrounds

Increase public access to water

Improve user safety (lights, enforcement, etc.)

Increase the water level

Decrease the water level

Other (specify:__________________________________________________________)

Nothing would increase the number of days

20. Please rate your perception of the level of CROWDING at each of the following recreation areas you use at XXXXXX Reservoir.

(Check one response for each statement.)

	Do not use	Not at all crowded 1	2	3	4	Very crowded 5
Marina
Developed campground
Swimming area
Undeveloped sites
Boat launch area/ramp
Fishing pier or berm
Picnic area
Hiking, biking or horseback trails
Hunting
Parking lots

21. In general, using the list below, would you say the NUMBER on XXXXXX Reservoir is too few, about right, or too many?

(Check one response for each statement.)

	Too few	About right	Too many	Don’t know
Canoes/row boaters/kayaks
People
Personal watercraft/jet skis
Homes/cottages along the banks
Boat fishermen
Bank fishermen
Pleasure boaters
Sailboats
Commercial establishments
Campers

22. In general, to what extent is each of the following a PROBLEM on XXXXXX Reservoir, if at all?

(Check one response for each statement.)

	Not a problem 1	2	3	4	Serious problem 5	Don’t know
Erosion of banks
Obstructions in the water
Muddy water
Water pollution
Visitor impacts on vegetation and soils
Visitor impacts on wildlife
Pollution of water from boats
Noise from personal watercraft or jet skies
Noise from boats (not including personal watercraft)
Alcohol use/abuse
Boats traveling too fast (not including personal watercraft)
Personal watercraft or jet skis traveling too fast
Personal watercraft “play” activities, e.g. “hot dogging”
Vandalism
Crime
Litter

23. Please rate the level of importance you place on each of the following attributes related to

TVA lakes when choosing a lake home.

(Check one response for each statement.)

	Not important 1	2	3	4	Very important 5	Don’t know
Fishing opportunities
Boating opportunities
Hunting opportunities
Access to trails (for hiking, horseback riding, etc.)
Amount of undeveloped land in the area
Scenic quality of the lake
Water quality

23a. Considering all factors mentioned above, how would you describe your satisfaction with the amenities offered by reservoir?

Completely dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Completely Satisfied

24. What is the estimated value of your XXXXXX shoreline property today?

Less than $40,000 $125,000 - $149,999

$40,000 - $59,999 $150,000 - $174,999

$60,000 - $79,999 $175,000 - $200,000

$70,000 - $99,999 $175,000 - $200,000

$100,000 - $124,999 $200,000 - $249,999

$250,000 - $299,999 $300,000 or more

This final section will help us understand more about recreation users and shoreline property owners of XXXXXX Reservoir. All responses to the following questions are confidential and are used for statistical purposes only. No question you answer on this survey will be linked to you personally in any analysis or report.

25. Are you …? Male Female

26. Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

_____Adults _____Children (17 and under)

27. What is your current employment status?

Employed full-time Unemployed

Employed part-time Retired

Other (please specify) ________________

28. How many years of formal education have you completed?

Less than high school Some college

High school degree or GED Bachelors degree

Associates or technical school degree Post-graduate degree

29. In what year were you born? 19__ __ Year born

30. What was your total gross household income in 2014 before taxes?

Less than $20,000 $50,000 - $74,999

$20,000 - $34,999 $75,000 - $99,999

$35,000 - $49,999 $100,000 or more

T

hank you for taking time to answer these questions! If you have any other comments about your recreational experiences on XXXXXX Reservoir, please use the space below.

Please return the questionnaire using the stamped, self-addressed envelope provided to:

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