FS R&D: Eleven Point National Scenic River Transportation and Recreation Survey to Support Comprehensive River Management Planni

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ELEVEN POINT RIVER

VISITOR SURVEY







PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT - Your participation in this survey is voluntary.  There are no penalties for not answering some or all of the questions, but since each interviewed person will represent many others who will not be surveyed, your cooperation is extremely important.  The answers you provide are confidential.  An identification label used on mail-out questionnaires is for mailing purposes only.  Our results will be summarized so that the answers you provide cannot be associated with you or anyone in your group or household.  Your name and address will not be given to any other group or used by us beyond the purposes of this study.
    1. Have you visited the Eleven Point River before today? (check only one)	
	 First Time	OR		 Repeat Visitor

1a. If REPEAT VISITOR, how many years have you been visiting? _______ total # years  

    2. Did you use a commercial outfitter on this trip? 
	 No	OR		 Yes		

	2a. If YES, please check the type of service: (check only one)
	 Watercraft Rental	 	 Shuttle Only  	 Fishing Guide
	
    3. My primary activity for this visit to the Eleven Point River was…(select only one, please)
	 Fishing (motorized watercraft)			 Swimming			 
	 Fishing (non-motorized watercraft)		 Camping  
	 Floating (motorized watercraft)			 Hunting
	 Floating (non-motorized watercraft)		 Other (specify__________________)

    4. Where did you start and end this trip on the Eleven Point River?
4a. Put in point:_____________________________________________________________
	
	4b. Take out point:___________________________________________________________

    5. The type & duration of this visit to the Eleven Point River was… (choose  one) 
	 Day-use (# _____hrs.)	 	OR			 Overnight (#______ nights)

5a. If OVERNIGHT, what type of lodging did you use? 
   camped at a developed / undeveloped site along the river 
   camped at a public or private facility nearby
   rented a cabin, lodge, or hotel nearby
   stayed at home, cabin, or condo that you own

    6. Does anyone in your personal group have a physical condition or limitation that made it difficult to access or participate in activities or services at the Eleven Point River? 
 No 	 Yes	

    7. What was the main source of information for planning this trip? (check only one)
 Website (please specify) ________________________________________________
 Book / Magazine 		
 Word-of-mouth (family / friends)
 Social Media
 Past Experience
 Other (please specify):____________________________________________________

    8. Did you use GPS for any of the following? (check all that apply)
   to locate a specific waypoint, campsite, destination or landmark
   to determine your exact location		
   to create a log or record of your route
   didn't use GPS

    9. Before arrival, did you have any safety concerns about visiting the Eleven Point River?
   No	   Yes (please specify)_______________________________________
10. Please rate the importance of each value specific to the Eleven Point River.





Not at all Important
Slightly Important
Moderately Important
Very Important





Outdoor recreation
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Fish & wildlife populations
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Tourism development
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Energy development
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Geologic features
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Adventure
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Remoteness and isolation
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Quiet and natural sounds
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Watershed protection & water quality
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Fish & wildlife habitat
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Continuation of natural processes  without human control or manipulation
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Scenery / scenic landscapes
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We’d like to better understand what people know about the Eleven Point River.  Please answer the following 8 questions as best you can.  

    11. The National Wild & Scenic River System was passed by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
 True 	 False			 Unsure	

    12. The Eleven Point River was one of the first units admitted into the National Wild & Scenic River System.
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    13. The Eleven Point is Missouri’s only National Wild & Scenic River.
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    14. The Eleven Point River is managed by the US Forest Service.
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    15. The Eleven Point River flows beside a federally designated wilderness area. 
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    16. The Eleven Point River contains class I-III rapids. 
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    17. Nearly half of the lands within along the Eleven Point River corridor are privately owned and managed by scenic easements.
 True 	 False			 Unsure 

    18. Over 40 miles of the Eleven Point River are under federal protection. 
 True 	 False			 Unsure 
SOCIAL PERCEPTIONS
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19. We would like to find out what human-related factors affect the quality of your recreation experience on the river.  Please rate each social aspect that you encountered on this trip: 


Items


Not A
Problem
Slight
Problem
Moderate
Problem
Serious
Problem
Did Not
Observe






Seeing canoes on the river
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Seeing motor boats on the river
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Seeing people on the river, regardless
of their activity
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Seeing large groups (6+) on the river
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The noise made from motor boats
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The wave action from motor boats
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The behavior of visitors on the river
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Seeing the effects of vandalism
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20. In general, how did the presence of others influence your experience on the river?
      20a. Social aspects with a positive influence:						




      20b. Social aspects with a negative influence:				





21. How did these social aspects compare with what you expected to see on the Eleven Point River? 


Far
Less
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Expected
Somewhat
More
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More






The number of canoes seen
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The number of motor boats seen
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The amount of people seen
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The amount of large groups seen
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The noise from motor boats
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The wave action from motor boats
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The behavior of visitors on the river
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Vandalism
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22. Please summarize your feelings about the social aspects of this trip: (circle one) 

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied
Very
Satisfied
ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTIONS
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23. We would like to find out what environmental conditions affect the quality of your recreation experience on the river.  Please rate each aspect that you encountered on this trip:


Items



Not A
Problem


Slight
Problem


Moderate
Problem


Serious Problem

Did Not
Observe






Human fecal remains / toilet paper
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Fecal evidence from pets / animals
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Amount of litter / trash
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Vegetation loss
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Soil erosion
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Non-native plants & animals
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Water pollution
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24. In general, how did the outdoors influence your experience on the river?
      24a. Environmental aspects with a positive influence:						





      24b. Environmental aspects with a negative influence:				





25. How did the following environmental aspects compare with what you expected to see at the Eleven Point National Scenic River?   

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Far
Less
Somewhat
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Expected
Somewhat
More
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More






Human fecal remains / toilet paper
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Vegetation loss
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Soil erosion
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Water pollution
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26. Please summarize your feelings about the environmental aspects of this trip: (circle one)

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied
Very
Satisfied

27. Please indicate your level of agreement with these statements on the Eleven Point River (EPR): 

Statements
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I feel the EPR is a part of me
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The EPR is the best place for what I like to do
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The EPR is very special to me
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No other place can compare to the EPR
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Doing what I do at the EPR is more important than doing it any other place
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I am very attached to the EPR
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I wouldn’t substitute any other area for doing the things I do at the EPR
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Visiting the EPR says a lot about who I am
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The things I do at the EPR I would enjoy doing just as much at another site
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The EPR means a lot to me
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I get more satisfaction out of visiting the EPR than any other place
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POLICIES & MANAGEMENT ISSUES


28. Do you feel the Eleven Point River is beyond its social carrying capacity?  (check one)
 No (go to #29)		 Yes, in a few areas 		 Yes, in most places

	28a. If YES, what do you intend to change on your next river trip?  (check one)
 Nothing, I will just adapt
 Select a different starting time 		 
 Switch days of the week			
 Pick a different season of the year
 Choose another river   which one:____________________________________________

29. Do you believe there should be a method to limit the amount of visitor use on the river? (check only one)  
 No, there should not be any limits now, or in the future.
 No limits are needed now, but should be imposed in the future.
 Yes, limits are needed now to maintain visitor use at the present level.
 Yes, limits are needed to lower the present level of visitor use.

30. Do you have any recommendations for planning or managing the Eleven Point River?




31. The following statements address possible feelings about some trip aspects to the Eleven Point River. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of them. 

Statements
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My trip was well worth the money I spent to take it
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Current restroom cleanliness meets my group's needs
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Current parking at the access sites meets my group's needs
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Current facilities (i.e. picnic tables, campgrounds) meet my group's needs
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Current directional signage to recreation sites meets my group's needs
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Current educational programs, services, or activities meet my group’s needs
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32. If you experienced any problems with items listed above, please identify the location where you had the problems and describe what the problems were:






























DEMOGRAPHICS


33. How many people were in your group on this trip, including yourself? ________ total # ________ total # of Males			________ total # of Females 
________ # of Males under 18		________ # of Females under 18
 
34. How would you describe the composition of your travel party? (check only one)
 Friends					 Organized group / club 
 Family (immediate family & relatives)	 Alone
 Family and friends			 Other (______________________________)

35. What is the highest level of education you have attained? (please circle one) 
 Less than high school			 Associates Degree (two-year)
 High school graduate / GED		 Bachelor’s Degree (four-year)
 Vocational / Technical Certificate		 Graduate / Professional Degree

36. Which category best represents your annual household income (before taxes) last year? 
 Less than $24,999			 $75,000 to $99,999		
 $25,000 to $34,999			 $100,000 to $149,999		
 $35,000 to $49,999			 $150,000 to $199,999		
	 $50,000 to $74,999			 $200,000 or more	

37. What was the total cost of your personal group’s trip to the Eleven Point River from when you left home until you returned?  $___________

38. Your sex:  	 Male 		 Female		

39. Your age: ________ 		

40. Your zip code: _______________________________________________

	40a. Name of country if different from the US: _______________________________

41. What is your primary language for?

41a. Speaking:	 English		 Other (specify) ________________________
41b. Reading: 	 English		 Other (specify) ________________________

42. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
	 No, not Hispanic or Latino 
	 Yes, Hispanic or Latino

43. What is your race?
 American Indian or Alaska Native	 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
 Asian					 White 
 Black or African American		






























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