OMB # 0596-0256 Salmon River Visitor Survey - North Fork to Cork Creek

OMB APPROVAL 0596-0236

Expiration Date: (To be updated)

SALMON RIVER SURVEY: NORTH FORK TO CORN CREEK

VISITOR SURVEY

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT BURDEN STATEMENT - An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB 0596-0236. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and will take approximately 20 minutes.

There are no penalties for not answering some or all of the questions, but since each response will represent many others who will not be surveyed, your cooperation is extremely important. Your answers will not be associated with you. Our results will be summarized so that the answers you provide cannot be associated with you or anyone in your group or household.

1. How long have you been visiting the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek?  This is my first visit

 Less than 1 year

 The past 1 to 5 years

 The past 6 to 10 years

 More than 10 years

2. My primary activity during this visit to the Salmon River was…(select only one, please)

 Fishing (motorized watercraft)  Swimming

 Fishing (non-motorized watercraft)  Camping

 Fishing (from shore)  Hunting

 Floating (motorized watercraft)  Driving for pleasure

 Floating (non-motorized watercraft)  Other (specify__________________)

3. The type and duration of this visit to the Salmon River was… (choose one)

 Day-use (# _____hrs.) OR  Overnight (#______ nights)

4. How many vehicles did you/your group take to travel to the Salmon River on this visit?

Number of vehicles _____

5. Did you go boating on the Salmon River during this visit?

 Yes  No (go to Question #6)

5a. If yes, where did you start and end this trip on the Salmon River?

Put in point (choose one):

 Deadwater  Cove Creek

 Squaw Creek  Cache Bar

 Spring Creek  Other (specify__________________)

Take out point (choose one):

 Squaw Creek  Cache Bar

 Spring Creek  Corn Creek

 Cove Creek  Other (specify__________________)

5b. If yes, what type of boat(s) did your party use on the Salmon River? (select all that apply)

 Non-motorized raft or drift boat  Stand-up paddle board

 Motorized boat  Canoe, kayak, or single-person raft

 Other (specify__________________)

5c. If yes, how many different boats/crafts did your party use on the Salmon River?

Number of craft _____

6. The section of the Salmon River from North Fork to Corn Creek is designated as “Wild and Scenic”. Are you aware of this fact?

 Yes  No

7. Did you know that the National Wild & Scenic River Act strives to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations?

 Yes  No

RIVER VALUES

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8. How important do you believe each of the following is as a purpose of the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek. (select one answer for each statement)

	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important
Outdoor recreation	( )	( )	( )	( )
Fisheries and a diversity of fish species	( )	( )	( )	( )
Economic value for tourism and guiding	( )	( )	( )	( )
Native American use (for example – religious activities, fishing, gathering)	( )	( )	( )	( )
Economic value for mineral extraction	( )	( )	( )	( )
Quiet and natural sounds	( )	( )	( )	( )
Solitude	( )	( )	( )	( )
Agricultural livelihoods and lifestyles	( )	( )	( )	( )
Watershed protection & water quality	( )	( )	( )	( )
Wildlife habitat and a diversity of animal species	( )	( )	( )	( )
Exploration of Native American history and culture (for example – pictographs)	( )	( )	( )	( )
Scenery / scenic landscapes	( )	( )	( )	( )
Geologic features	( )	( )	( )	( )
Exploration of European history and cultural heritage (for example – homesteading and mining)	( )	( )	( )	( )
A visitor experience free from rules and regulations	( )	( )	( )	( )
Subsistence activities (for example - hunting and fishing for food)	( )	( )	( )	( )
A spontaneous trip that does not require much planning	( )	( )	( )	( )

9. Have you noticed any positive or negative changes on the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek in the last five years? If you have, please describe the changes below.

 Cannot answer, this is my first visit (or it has been over five years since my last visit)

Please describe any effects below.

Positive:___________

Negative:________

SOCIAL PERCEPTIONS

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9. We would like to find out what human-related factors affected the quality of your visitor experience. Please rate each social aspect of this trip: (select one answer for each statement)

Items	Not A Problem	Slight Problem	Moderate Problem	Serious Problem	Did Not Observe/Not Applicable
Seeing non-motorized boats on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Seeing motor boats on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Seeing people on the river, regardless of their activity	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Seeing large groups (6+) on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Seeing commercial groups on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Seeing traffic on the road next to the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The noise made from motor boats	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The noise made from road traffic	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The behavior of visitors	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Availability of campsites	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Parking congestion	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The amount of time that you had to wait to get on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

9. How did your experience with these social aspects during your visit compare with what you expected? (select one answer for each statement)

	I had no expectations	Far less than expected	Somewhat less than expected	As expected	Somewhat more than expected	Far More than expected
Number of non-motorized boats seen	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Number of motor boats seen	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Number of people seen	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Number of large groups seen	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Number of commercial groups seen	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Amount of road traffic	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Noise from motor boats	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Noise from road traffic	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Behavior of visitors	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Availability of campsites	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Parking congestion	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Amount of wait time to get on the river	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

9. How likely is it that the presence of too many people would cause you to change your next trip to the Salmon River corridor between North Fork and Corn Creek? (select one)

 Not at all likely (skip to question #13)

 Slightly likely

 Somewhat likely

 Quite likely

 Extremely likely

12a. If the number of people would cause you to change your next trip, what do you intend to change on your next visit? (select all that apply)

 Select a different starting time

 Switch days of the week

 Pick a different season of the year

 Choose another river - which one:____________________________________________

 Other action - please explain:____________________________________________

ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTIONS

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9. We would like to find out what environmental conditions affect the quality of your visitor experience. Please rate each aspect that you encountered on this trip: (select one answer for each statement)

   Items	Not A Problem	Slight Problem	Moderate Problem	Serious Problem	Did Not Observe
   Amount of litter / trash	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Evidence from pets / animals	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Impacts to vegetation	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Soil erosion	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Non-native plants	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Water pollution	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Seeing private residential development	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Seeing commercial tourism development such as resorts	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Seeing mining activity and development	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

10. How did your experience with these environmental aspects during your visit compare with what you expected? (select one answer for each statement)

Items	I had no expectations	Far less than expected	Somewhat less than expected	As expected	Somewhat more than expected	Far More than expected
Amount of litter / trash	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Evidence from pets / animals	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Impacts to vegetation	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Soil erosion	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Non-native plants	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Water pollution	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The amount of private residential development	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The amount of commercial tourism development such as resorts	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The amount of mining activity and development	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

FACILITIES, POLICIES, & MANAGEMENT ISSUES

9. We would like to find out your opinions on facilities related to the Salmon River. Please rate the quality of each of the following: (select one answer for each statement)

   Statements	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Not applicable
   The number of educational programs and services	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   The number of interpretive signs	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   The amount of recreation facilities such as restrooms and parking spaces	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Restroom cleanliness	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Parking availability at the access sites	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Condition of launch ramps at access sites	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Condition of picnic tables and campgrounds	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
   Condition of road along the river.	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

10. We would like to find out your opinions on policies and management related to the Salmon River and the social experience. Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with each statement: (select one answer for each statement)

Statements	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I believe there is room for tourism growth in the river corridor	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
If people feel crowded, use limits should be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
If visitor-caused resource impacts are high, use limits should be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Use limits should never be imposed, even if use is high	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
To protect scenery, easements that prevent more human development should be negotiated	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
If needed to protect river flows and wildlife habitat, restrictions on irrigation and water consumption should be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
If needed to protect river flows and boating opportunities, restrictions on irrigation and water consumption should be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
If needed to protect river flows and fishing opportunities, restrictions on irrigation and water consumption should be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Restrictions on irrigation and water consumption should never be imposed	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Changes in technology that allow motor boats to access the river at lower flows are problematic	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

9. How important is each of these statements to your acceptance of management decisions on the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek? (select one answer for each statement)

Statements	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
The decision helps support the local community	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The decision has clearly stated objectives	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
Science plays a role in the management decisions	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The decision is based on economic consequences	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The decision is based on environmental consequences	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The decision maintains access for recreation	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )
The decision maintains protects natural resources over human use	( )	( )	( )	( )	( )

9. Over time, how has your trust in the federal agency managing the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek changed? (choose one)

 Diminished

 Has not changed

 Improved

 Don’t know

 Not applicable

18a. Please describe why your trust of the management agency has or has not changed:

DEMOGRAPHICS

9. Your gender:

 Man  Woman  Other

9. What is your age?

 18-24  55-64

 25-44  65+

 45-54

9. How many people are in your group today, including yourself?

Adults (18 and older): ________

Children (under 18): ________

9. Your ZIP code: _______________________________________________

9. Please indicate which ethnic / racial group you most closely identify with: (check all that apply)

 American Indian or Alaskan native  Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

 Asian  White

 Black or African American  Other (specify) _______________________

9. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

 Yes  No

9. Which category best represents your annual household income (before taxes) last year?

 Less than $49,999  $100,000 to $149,999

 $50,000 to $99,999  $150,000 to $199,999

 $200,000 or more

9. Do you have any recommendations for planning or managing the Salmon River between North Fork and Corn Creek? If so, please explain in the space below:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

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