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1. Contact Information
Name
City / Town
State/Province
Email Address
2. How familiar are you with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and Program?
I have never heard of the MS4 Program and Stormwater Management Program.
I am somewhat familiar with the MS4 Program and Stormwater Management Program.
I am well aware and informed of the MS4 and Stormwater Management Program.
3. How would you rank the communities attitude towards and awareness of current water quality regulations and environmental initiatives in comparison to 10 years ago?
Level of Awareness
Low / Poor
Moderate / Good
High / Great
General Attitude
Low / Poor
Moderate / Good
High / Great
4. Which of the following pollutant source(s) do you feel have a potential to impact water quality within our community?
Commercial and Industrial Runoff
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Construction Site Runoff
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Landscaping - Pesticide, Herbicides, Fertilizer Applications, etc.
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Animal and Pet Waste
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
General Trash and Debris
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Yard Waste - Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches, Weeds, etc.
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Residential / Household Runoff - Detergents, Paint, Washwater, Grease, Sand Salt, etc.
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Vehicles and Equipment - Oil, Grease, Antifreeze, etc.
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
General Erosion
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Public Operations - Sanding, Salting, Road Maintenance, etc.
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Agricultural Runoff
Low Potential
Moderate Potential
High Potential
Other (Please Specify)
5. Which of the following Public Participation and Involvement Program(s) are you most interested in?
Rain Garden Cost Share
Rain Garden Adoption
Catch Basin Adoption
Storm Drain Marking / Stenciling
Straight River Clean-Up
6. In your experiences, which medium is the best way(s) to effectively reach the general public in Owatonna?
Website
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Printed Material (brochures, pamphlets, guidance documents, etc.)
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Owatonna Today Show Airings and Commercials
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
OPU Utility Bill Insert
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
City Spot Newsletter
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Newspaper Articles
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Facebook
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Twitter
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Booth (Fair, Trade Shows, Conferences)
Not Effective
Somewhat Effective
Very Effective
Other (Please Specify)
7. Please rate the quality of the communities environment, natural systems, and overall image.
Owatonna's lakes, rivers, and streams
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's park and forest areas
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's industrial areas
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's commercial areas
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's green space
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's green infrastructure
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's agricultural areas
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
Owatonna's downtown area
Low Quality- Major improvement and remediation is necessary
Moderate Quality - Minor improvement along with continuance of preservation
High Quality - Preservation / Conservation should be the focus
8. Which of the following activities do you typically do that could help water quality? (select all that apply)
Remove grass clippings from the street and sidewalk after mowing
Compost yard waste
Conduct lawn watering only when absolutely necessary
Properly dispose of household chemicals, oil, paint, detergents and other hazardous wastes
Wash car in grassed area or at car wash
Remove pet waste from yard
Properly dispose of unused medication
Avoidance of products containing micro beads
Avoidance of products containing Triclosan
Properly dispose of garbage and maintain trash container
Avoid application of herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer
If application necessary, read labels and directions while using herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer
Maintain a vegetative buffer along waterfronts
Install and maintain a rain garden or other green infrastructure
Harvest and Re-use rain water (rain barrel, cistern, etc.)
Avoid over application of sand and salt in winter
Use of environmentally friendly salt in winter
Practice water conservation in my household
Plant native plants and trees
Other (Please Specify)
9. Which MS4 Program Minimum Control Measures do you feel the City can improve upon, if any?
MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach
MCM 2 - Public Participation and Involvement
MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
MCM 4 - Construction Site Runoff Control
MCM 5 - Post Construction Stormwater Management
MCM 6 - Municipal Operations and Good Housekeeping
10. Specifically, what MS4 Program recommendations do you have for the City?
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