Big Hollow Water Quality Stakeholder Survey

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As part of our Big Hollow Lake Water Quality planning process, we would like to hear from local citizens and visitors regarding the lake and park at Big Hollow. Please take the time to answer the questions below. If you have questions or want more information, go to www.DMCconservation.com or call Des Moines County Conservation at (319) 753-8260. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback.

1. What city and state do you live in?

2. How often do you normally visit Big Hollow Recreation Area annually?

Never been there (Skip to Question 7)

Less than 5 times/year

5-10 times per year

More than 10 times per year

Clear selection

3. Of those annual visits to Big Hollow, how often do you bring children with you to the park?

Never

Less than half the time

More than half the time

Every time

Clear selection

4. For how many years have you been visiting Big Hollow?

1-3 years (the campground was modernized with full hookups & shower house 3 years ago)

3-7 years (the RV campground was first built in 2012, 7 years ago)

7-13 years (the lake was built in 2008, 13 years ago)

More than 13 years

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5. In what season(s) have you visited Big Hollow? (Check all that apply)

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

6. When you visit Big Hollow, what activities do you participate in? (Check all that apply)

Camping (RV, tent, or cabin)

Fishing

Canoeing/kayaking

Motor boating

Hunting

Target shooting (gun or archery)

Running/jogging/walking/hiking

Biking

Horseback riding

Playgrounds

Picnicking

Swimming

Observatory

Nature observation/exploration

Other:

7. Regarding Big Hollow Recreation Area, please indicate how important the following issues are are to you.

Very Important

Important

Neutral

Unimportant

Not Important at All

Reducing prevalence of algae in the lake

Addressing nutrients/fertilizers entering the lake

Addressing sedimentation in the lake

Water clarity & quality in the lake

Children being able to enjoy nature

Safe swimming area(s)

Quality fishing opportunities

Canoeing/kayaking opportunities

Motor boating opportunities

Clear selection

8. In your opinion, how much is the local community doing to protect Big Hollow Lake?

Not enough

Enough

Too Much

Don't Know/No Opinion

Clear selection

9. In your opinion, how much is the local government doing to protect Big Hollow Lake?

Not enough

Enough

Too Much

Don't Know/No Opinion

Clear selection

10. Would you support additional government funding to improve the water quality at Big Hollow Lake?

Yes

Yes, but only if it didn't directly impact the taxes I pay

Don't Know/No Opinion

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11. Would you personally contribute either financially or with volunteer time to improve the water quality at Big Hollow Lake? (Check all that apply)

Yes, I'd contribute financially

Yes, I'd volunteer at the park

Yes, I'd contribute to the project through my business/organization

Maybe, depending on the project & timing

11a. If you said yes to the question above and would like to be contacted about it, please enter your name, email, and/or phone number below.

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