Raystown Lake Boating Capacity Study

This form is intended to be printed double sided and used by the surveyor on a clipboard. During a Park User intercept sampling period, several sheets will be used to record all intercepts attempted.

Raystown Lake Boating Capacity Study - Park User Intercept Questions and Survey Distribution log

Date:________________ Park Location:__________________________________________ Sheet _____ of _____

[Offer Disclosure and Privacy Act card to individual] “Hello, I am with the US Army Corps of Engineers and we are contacting [park/campground] users about their visit to Raystown Lake. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary, however your responses are important to the completeness and accuracy of this study. No personal information is requested and the responses you provide are combined with all other responses to help the lake managers understand boating use at this lake. The card I provided you has details about the applicable authorities and Privacy Act Statement. This survey will only take about 5 minutes. May I ask you a few questions?”

1. “Do you rent a Marina Slip at Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N) If yes, end screening Qs.

2. “Have you completed a survey due to a previous visit?” [may show survey] Yes(Y) No(N) If Yes, end screening Qs

3. “Did you go out on a watercraft during your visit to Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N) If No, end screening Qs

4. “Are you staying overnight at a campground during this visit to Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N)

5. “How many individuals are with you today?” Enter value provided by respondent

6. “What is the zip code of your primary residence?” Enter value provided by respondent

7. “Do you have access to the internet?” Yes(Y) No(N) If Yes, proceed with main intro and Web invite (A). If No, proceed with main intro and paper survey invite (B)

“We would like your feedback in a follow-up survey to better understand your boating experiences and preferences regarding Raystown Lake! This survey will provide insight for the Raystown Lake Master Plan Revision which will guide management of the project into the future. The survey is brief and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.”

A. “Would you be willing to complete a web based survey about your experiences at Raystown Lake?” If yes, enter W below record postcard ID and hand postcard to the respondent. If no, ask “Would you be willing to complete this paper survey instead?” If yes, enter P below, record survey ID and hand survey and envelope to respondent. If no again, mark R below.

B. “Would you be willing to complete this survey about your experiences at Raystown Lake?” If yes, enter P below, record survey ID below and hand survey and envelope to respondent. If no, mark R below.

Time of day	Refused Blank or R if refused	Slip Yes(Y) No(N)	Survey already Yes(Y) No(N)	Water-craft Yes(Y) No(N)	Camping Yes(Y) No(N)	Individuals Enter value	Zip Enter value	Internet Yes(Y) No(N)	Survey type or refused W=Web P=Paper R=Refused	Survey ID

[Offer Disclosure and Privacy Act card to individual] “Hello, I am with the US Army Corps of Engineers and we are contacting [park/campground] users about their visit to Raystown Lake. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary, however your responses are important to the completeness and accuracy of this study. No personal information is requested and the responses you provide are combined with all other responses to help the lake managers understand boating use at this lake. The card I provided you has details about the applicable authorities and Privacy Act Statement. This survey will only take about 5 minutes. May I ask you a few questions?”

1. “Do you rent a Marina Slip at Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N) If yes, end screening Qs.

2. “Have you completed a survey due to a previous visit?” [may show survey] Yes(Y) No(N) If Yes, end screening Qs

3. “Did you go out on a watercraft during your visit to Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N) If No, end screening Qs

4. “Are you staying overnight at a campground during this visit to Raystown Lake?” Yes(Y) No(N)

5. “How many individuals are with you today?” Enter value provided by respondent

6. “What is the zip code of your primary residence?” Enter value provided by respondent

7. “Do you have access to the internet?” Yes(Y) No(N) If Yes, proceed with main intro and Web invite (A). If No, proceed with main intro and paper survey invite (B)

“We would like your feedback in a follow-up survey to better understand your boating experiences and preferences regarding Raystown Lake! This survey will provide insight for the Raystown Lake Master Plan Revision which will guide management of the project into the future. The survey is brief and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.”

A. “Would you be willing to complete a web based survey about your experiences at Raystown Lake?” If yes, enter W below record postcard ID and hand postcard to the respondent. If no, ask “Would you be willing to complete this paper survey instead?” If yes, enter P below, record survey ID and hand survey and envelope to respondent. If no again, mark R below.

B. “Would you be willing to complete this survey about your experiences at Raystown Lake?” If yes, enter P below, record survey ID below and hand survey and envelope to respondent. If no, mark R below.

Time of day	Refused Blank or R if refused	Slip Yes(Y) No(N)	Survey already Yes(Y) No(N)	Water-craft Yes(Y) No(N)	Camping Yes(Y) No(N)	Individuals Enter value	Zip Enter value	Internet Yes(Y) No(N)	Survey type or refused W=Web P=Paper R=Refused	Survey ID

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