Eno Conservation Plan Survey

Eno Conservation Plan Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the Eno River Association! We want to learn about the role the Eno plays in your life, and to get your help identifying and prioritizing our future land protection efforts. This feedback is the first step in a year-long project to build our capacity to proactively protect key resources across the Eno basin.
What outdoor activities do you participate in most frequently? (Select up to 5)

Attending events or festivalsNature study / birdwatchingFamily outingsOrganized educational programsCampingSwimming in natural bodies of waterHuntingVolunteering in parks or natural areasFishingWatersports/paddlingHiking / Walking / RunningI'd rather be indoorsMountain bikingOther
Tell us how frequently you visit the following parks:
A park at the Eno River

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A park in my neighborhood

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A park within a 30 minute drive not at the Eno River

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A park more than a 30 minute drive not at the Eno River

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Does this reflect your ideal frequency of time spent in parks?

No, it is less than I wishYes, it is just right
What are the barriers that keep you from your ideal park usage? (check all that apply)

Distance to the parkNo public transportation to the parkNo extra timeUncomfortable in the outdoorsNervous because unfamiliar with the parkNo one to go with mePark is not suitable for my family (young kids, accessibility, etc)Park does not have the features I am looking forOther
Please explain what features you are looking for:
What do you think we need more of in the parks and preserves within the Eno River watershed (Northern Orange and Northern Durham counties)? (check all that apply)

Lands dedicated for plants and animalsUser amenities (tables, benches, restrooms)Parks for recreationYouth-friendly spaces, like playgroundsFoot trailsSignage (educational or wayfinding)Multi-use trailsPublic transportationAccessible trails (mobility, visual, sensory)No more parks or nature preservesRiver access pointsBoat accessOther
The Eno River Association’s mission is to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River basin. The main strategy for doing so is to secure parcels of land, permanently ensuring they are not available for development. How much do you agree with this mission and strategy?

I’m strongly in favor of permanently protecting land.I am in favor of permanently protecting land.I disagree with permanently protecting land.I strongly disagree with permanently protecting land.I do not have an opinion. / I do not understand.
There are many factors we consider when prioritizing what land to protect permanently. In your opinion, how important is it for us to prioritize the protection of the following kinds to land?
Land with significant natural features (rare plants, rare habitats, etc)

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Land identified within wildlife corridors

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Forests

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Fields that support native plant life

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Streams and river banks

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Wetlands and floodplains

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Agricultural land/farmland

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Historical and cultural sites

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Parks for recreation

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Parks and open spaces specifically near populations lacking access to nature

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
Land in urban or urbanizing areas

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1 is Less important, 4 is Very important
What is your zip code?

Are you willing to....*

Be contacted for follow-up or clarification?Take additional surveys on this topic?Participate in an interview or focus group?I am not willing to be contact for follow-up

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Are you willing to answer a few demographics questions to help us better understand our audience?*

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THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts with the Eno River Association! Your opinions are extremely valuable to us. We really appreciate your time.
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