Alger County Resident Natural Resource Survey

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Who we are, what we do, and why your voice matters!

As a locally funded, educational, non-enforcement agency, Alger Conservation District is genuinely at your service. We thank you for your support as we continue delivering on our community's natural resource mission in the upcoming years.

Our mission is to provide sound natural resource management assistance to the residents of Alger County. We support the community by partnering with residents, school districts, local municipalities, and state and federal agencies. Our team delivers positive results for residents through free educational workshops, partner-funded assistance programs, and regional cooperative action to conserve and restore natural resources in Alger County.

Your participation and feedback in this process allow our team to focus on and understand the needs of our community, prioritize our actions, and create successful long-term success plans.

Thank you for your time and support!
The Alger CD Team & Board of Directors

Programs that your voice will impact
(not a complete list)

The Chatham Community Gardens
Youth Programs
Partner Programs
Habitat Improvement Projects
Invasive Species Management
Local, State, and Federal Grants
Free Workshops
Free Community Collection Days
Stream Monitoring
and much more!

Our Community Partners
(not a complete list)

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Lake to Lake CISMA
Michigan On-Farm Produce Saftey
MDARD Forestry Assistance Program
American Bird Conservancy
MI Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MEAEP)
UP Resource Conservation & Development Council
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan University Extention & Research
Trout Unlimited, Fred Waara Chapter
Alger County Public Schools
Michigan Association of Conservation Districts
National Association of Conservation Districts
AC3
and much, much more!
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I certify that, I live or own property, in Alger County, Michigan ?* This field is required.Select One
Yes - I live or own property - in Alger County.
No - I DO NOT - live or own property in Alger County.
I am a PARTNER ENTITY of The District (NRCS/Other District/CISMA, FAP, ETC.)
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As a Program Partner, how would you rate Alger Conservation District's overall performance including; but not limited to, communication, grant delivery, marketing our partnership, and program success?1= Extremely unhappy 5=Very Happy
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As a Program Partner, how can we help you deliver YOUR mission?
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What is your relationship to Alger County?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Tourist
Business Owner
I work here
I go to school here
Local Recreation
Other
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As a Non-Resident of Alger County, what interests you in our program?Select All That Apply
Volunteer Opportunities
Tree Sale
District Publications/Newsletter
Community Workshops
Recreational Activities
Other
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Is there anything additional you would like us to know?
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What is your Alger County resident status?* This field is required.Select One
Full-time Resident
Seasonal (Part-time) Resident
Investment Property (Rental)
Investment (Vacant)
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As a seasonal, part-time, or investment property owner, consider updating your mailing address to receive updates on events, tree sale, workshops, or grants available to you?This is optional, but highly recommended.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Which city or township is your residence located in?* This field is required.Select One
Burt
Munising
Au Train
Onota
Grand Island
Limestone
Mathias
Rock River
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How do you stay informed?Select All That Apply
Alger Conservation Newsletter (e-Newsletter)
Munising Beacon (local paper)
Internet News (google, yahoo, etc.)
Local TV News
Radio Broadcasting
Farm Newsletters (MSU/others)
Local Government Meetings (county, township)
Word of Mouth
Social Media (Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
Professional Journals
Community Bulletin Boards (Library, Rec Centers)
Other
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I'll stay informed with the Newsletter from Alger Conservation DistrictSign me up! Enter your email.
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How satisfied are you with:1 Very Unsatisfied > 6 Very Satisfied
My Home's Natural Resources
My Community's Natural Resources
1 - Very Unsatisfied
2 - Slightly Unsatisfied
3- Neutral
4 - Slightly Satisfied
5 - Satisfied
6 - Very Satisfied
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1 - Very Unsatisfied
2 - Slightly Unsatisfied
3- Neutral
4 - Slightly Satisfied
5 - Satisfied
6 - Very Satisfied
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My Home's Natural Resources
My Community's Natural Resources
1 - Very Unsatisfied
2 - Slightly Unsatisfied
3- Neutral
4 - Slightly Satisfied
5 - Satisfied
6 - Very Satisfied
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1 - Very Unsatisfied
2 - Slightly Unsatisfied
3- Neutral
4 - Slightly Satisfied
5 - Satisfied
6 - Very Satisfied
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Which best describes your primary residence?* This field is required.Select One
I rent
I own
I own 2+ properties (including businsses)
None of these apply
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Which best describes your property size?Select One
1 acre or less
2-10 acres
11-40 acres
41-80 acres
81-160 acres
161+ acres
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Which best describe your property type?Select All That Apply
Residential
Recreational (Camp)
Undeveloped (No Structure)
Waterfront
Agricultural Production
None of these apply to me
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Does your property border public land?Select One
Yes - 1 Border
I'm not sure
Yes - 2+ Borders
No
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How involved are you with your home's natural resources?1 Involved Yearly > 6 Involved Everyday
Involvement Level
1 - Involved Yearly
2 -Involved Quarterly
3- Involved Monthly
4 - Involved Weekly
5 - Involved Everyday
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Involvement Level
1 - Involved Yearly
2 -Involved Quarterly
3- Involved Monthly
4 - Involved Weekly
5 - Involved Everyday
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Which of these do you practice at home?Select All That Apply
No Mow Grass
Intentional Pollinator Habitats
Grey Water Reclaiming
Renewable Energy
Use Rechargeable Batteries
Don't Rake Fall Leaves
Compost (Hot or Cold)
Use Waste Collection Services
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Other
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How do you use your property?Select all that apply
Hunting
Fishing
Wood Harvesting
Wood for Heating
Timber (Investment)
Timber (Forest Management)
Hobby Farming (bees/livestock)
Gardening
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Equine/Horses
Water Sports
Composting
Legacy Property
Food Production (Produce)
Food Production (Meat)
Motorized Recreation
Non-Motorized Recreation
Other
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I believe Alger Conservation District delivers the community education and natural resource management assistance needed today.* This field is required.1 mostly disagree > 5 completely agree
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Mostly Disagree
Completely Agree
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What would it take to be rated 5 stars?
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What are the 3 most important LAND USE ISSUES in Alger County? (Land Use: the human use of land)Select 3
Loss of Farmland
Forest Management
Invasive Species
Local Food Production
Preserving Natural Areas
Drinking Water Quality
Overuse of Recreation Areas
Other
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What are the top 3 FISH and WILDLIFE ISSUES in Alger County?Select 3
Habitat Degradation
Climate Change
Habitat Management
Habitat Fragmentation
Invasive Species
Other
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What are the top 3 AGRICULTURAL ISSUES in Alger County?Select 3
Processing Infrastructure
Soil Health/Regeneration
Climate Change
Wildlife Damage
Water Quality/Access
Invasive Species
Public Education/Programs
Other
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What are the top 3 CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES in Alger County? (Climate Change: natural or influenced change of long-term weather over a period of time)Select 3
Invasive Species
Forest Degradation
Lake Warming/Algae Bloom
Extreme Weather Events
Loss of Habitat
Food Access/Affordability
Public Education/Programs
Other
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What are the top 3 WATER QUALITY ISSUES in Alger County?Select 3
Fertilizer/Pesticide Overuse
Storm Water Management
Invasive Species
Loss of Wetlands
Groundwater Contamination
Lake and Stream Clean-up
Shoreline Erosion
Other
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What are the top 3 FORESTRY ISSUES in Alger County?Select 3
Invasive Species
Fragmentation
Forest Management, public lands
Forest Management, private lands
Wildfire
Climate Change
Deer and Wildlife Browse
Disease
Public Education/Programs
Other
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What are the top 3 PUBLIC EDUCATION/PROGRAM ISSUES in Alger County? (focused on natural resources, environment, and conservation)Select 3
Program Funding
Convenient Location
Age Appropriate Content
Topic Relevancy
Take Home Materials
Cost of Workshops
Frequency of Occurrence
Other
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Drag and drop to rank these categories from MOST to LEAST important.* This field is required.1 is MOST important - 7 is LEAST important
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Did you know Alger CD hosts an annual Tree Sale Fundraiser?* This field is required.Select One
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Your local conservation district offers an annual tree sale fundraiser in partnership with reputable licensed growers. We support residents and conservation efforts across Alger County by keeping costs low on in-demand, high-quality native species to Alger County residents.

We offer tree seedlings, plugs, shrubs, berries, fruit trees, garden starts, and much more for you, your family, and your native forest friends. New this year - we will be offering low-cost planting assistance to residents!

The annual tree fundraiser begins on February 1st and runs through April 12th yearly—dates may vary slightly.
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Will you shop locally and support the District's Tree Sale fundraiser in 2025?* This field is required.Select One
Yes! Shopping locally and supporting the conservation district is important to me.
Normally I do, but won't this year.
I'm not sure
No
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The Tree Sale fundraiser allows the district to operate the list of programs outlined in the introduction of this community survey.

We appreciate your consideration!
Please use this code at checkout to save 5% on an order with us this year!

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How do you shop the Tree Sale fundraiser?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
Online
In-person at the ACD Office
Catalog (Print)
Call the ACD Office
In-person, the day of pick-up
Other
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Rate the overall COMMUNITY VALUE of the annual Tree Sale fundraiser:* This field is required.1 Needs Improvement > 5 Outstanding
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Outstanding
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In your opinion, how can the Tree Sale earn 5 Stars for COMMUNITY VALUE?
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Are you enrolled in, or aware of, these natural resource partner programs?Select All That Apply
Tree Farm
Qualified Forest Program
NRCS High-Tunnel Program
NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program
Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Conservation Planning & Assistance
Commercial Forest Program
Soil Health Programs
Crop Production
Livestock Production
Pollinator Habitat
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
Produce Safety Program
American Bird Conservation Program
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Would you like to be contacted about?* This field is required.Select All That Apply
This Survey
Tree Sale
Volunteer Opportunities
Donating Land
Partner Programs
Grants for County Residents
Monetary Donation
Other Philanthropy
Chatham Community Gardens
A Local Community Project
New Partnership Opportunity
I want to help, not sure how
Not at this time
Other
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Please provide your contact info so our team can reach you.Services and programs are administered through local, state, and federal funding. Alger Conservation District, and our partners, are equal opportunity program administrators and employers. Your information is not shared or sold outside of our organization and partners.
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Thank you for taking the time to help us identify the community's needs. We appreciate your continued dedication to our natural resources!

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