We are all rooted here.
Thank you for sharing your hopes, concerns, and ideas. This survey is an opportunity to share your voice on environmental topics affecting the Town of Rochester. We will gather community members' thoughts and ideas through the end of the year, analyze the feedback, and ultimately create a ballot for residents to vote on their top priorities.
Please provide the following identifying information.
This is required to ensure survey participants live in the Town of Rochester. (Information you provide will not be shared or distributed to any outside entity or organization.)
Name:
First Name
Last Name
Email:
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Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address:
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
How long have you lived in the Town of Rochester?
Born here
Moved here more than 20 years ago
Moved here 10 to 19 years ago
Moved here less than 10 years ago
Please answer the following questions.
Tell us what you love about the Town of Rochester.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on what the most important parts of our town's natural landscape are. What places or natural resources do you often enjoy, visit, or use? Why are these important to you?
Have you noticed changes in our local environment/landscape during your time here? Have these changes been positive or negative, and why? Is there something you used to be able to do outside here, that you cannot do now?
Energy Consumption
How concerned are you about the impacts of energy consumption in the Town of Rochester?
Not Concerned
1
2
3
4
Very Concerned
5
1 is Not Concerned, 5 is Very Concerned
Would you support town initiatives to increase the use of solar or wind energy without an increase in taxes?
Yes
No
What actions have you personally taken to reduce your energy consumption?
Transportation/ Emissions
How often do you use non-car transportation (walking, biking, public transit)?
Never
1
2
3
4
Often
5
1 is Never, 5 is Often
Would you support investments in bike lanes or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure without an increase in taxes?
Yes
No
Do you think the town should encourage electric vehicle use through incentives or charging stations?
Yes
No
Air/ Water Quality
How would you rate the air quality in our Town?
Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent
Are you concerned about the quality of drinking water in the town?
Not Concerned
1
2
3
4
Very Concerned
5
1 is Not Concerned, 5 is Very Concerned
Do you believe local streams and rivers are adequately protected from pollution?
Yes
No
Waste Management
How often do you recycle household waste?
Never
1
2
3
4
Often
5
1 is Never, 5 is Often
Do you have a good understanding of what can/ cannot be recycled?
Yes
No
Do you know how a transfer station operates?
Yes
No
Would you support a town-wide composting program?
Yes
No
What barriers, if any, prevent you from reducing household waste?
Forest and Wetland Health/Conservation; Wildlife Habitats
How important is it to you that the town protects forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats?
Not Important
1
2
3
4
Very Important
5
1 is Not Important, 5 is Very Important
Are you aware of any endangered or threatened species in the area?
Yes
No
Would you support zoning regulations that limit development in ecologically sensitve areas?
Yes
No
Open Space
Do you believe all residents of the Town of Rochester have equal access to clean air, water, and green spaces?
Yes
No
How often do you visit open spaces (e.g., parks, trails, fields)?
Never
1
2
3
4
Often
5
1 is Never, 5 is Often
What benefits do you associate with open space?
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Community Connection
Environmental Protection
Other
Community Engagement
Would you participate in a local environmental volunteer program (e.g., cleanups, tree planting)?
Yes
No
What environmental topics would you like to learn more about through town workshops or events?
Policy and Regulation
Do you feel that current regulations do enough to protect the environment?
Yes
No
How confident are you in the town government’s ability to address environmental concerns?
Not Confident
1
2
3
4
Very Confident
5
1 is Not Confident, 5 is Very Confident
What environmental issues should be prioritized by the Town of Rochester?
Additional Thoughts and Reflections
Please let us know any other environmental concerns, ideas, or inspirations you would like to share. Thank you again for sharing your voice.
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