Water Use Survey Part 1. Now that you've read the High Prairian, how did we do? Did you learn anything new from this edition's articles on water? (Choose the best response for each topic) High Prairie geology & groundwater information Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Water rights in Washington state Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Klickitat County Water Conservancy Board Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Low water-use landscaping and gardening Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Water-conserving plants for the High Prairie area Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Fire District water source and transport to fires Already familiar Picked up a few things It was news to me Part 2. Here's where you teach us some new things. Tell us about your ideas and experience: a) Have you been affected by the issue of water availability on High Prairie? Yes No If yes, in what ways? b) Do you do things in your home or yard and garden to conserve water? Yes No If yes: What do you do? Share some of your tips and tricks. c) Are there things you would try if you had more information or assistance? Yes No If yes: What would you try? Part 3. Interests you indicate here could lead to follow-up articles, or talks or demonstrations: What would you like to know more about? Drip irrigation systems Rainwater catchment systems Drought-resistent landscaping Ways to conserve water in the home Troubleshooting sprinkler or irrigation systems Using greywater (from dishes, laundry or showers) Low water-use gardening Mulches and mulching Other (describe below) (Check all that you are interested in) What did we miss? Part 4. We'd like to see what information resources are right here in our community: (Please, don't sell yourself short ; even a little more knowledge can help someone just getting started.) a) Do you have a particular skill, technical knowledge, or personal experience in any aspect of water availability or conservation? Yes No If yes, Tell us what you know about: b) Would you be willing to share your expertise in some way, perhaps by answering questions, writing an article, giving a small demonstration, holding a class, or loaning books or tools? Yes No If yes: Please include your name and contact information: Part 5. Finally, we'd like to know how important the issue of water availability is to you: a) What is your level of concern about water availability and use on High Prairie now and in the future? Serious concern Moderate concern Minor concern Not concerned at all b) Here is a list of concerns we've heard mentioned. Do you share these concerns? Changes to the water level in your well? (If checked, go to 5.c) How your well might be affected by the way water is used on nearby properties? How your well might be affected by development on property near you? The potential for large developments in the High Prairie area? Klickitat County's policies on water/wells & development? Regulation of private wells by the Washington State Department of Ecology? c) If you have information on the water level in your well, is it: Increasing Declining Static Don't know d) Do you have other water-related concerns? e) Do you see ways that the community as a whole might address concerns about water availability and use? Part 6. Anything more you'd like to add? Untitled Submit Δ