Sierra County Resource Management Plan Community Survey

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This survey asks which resources are important to you, which issues you think Sierra County should focus on, and what changes you have observed over time.

For this survey, resources are organized into three broad categories: The Working Landscape, The Cultural Landscape, and The Living Waters. These categories were also used during Sierra County’s community meetings and provide a simple way to consider resources that are often interconnected.
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The Working Landscape includes the land, vegetation, and geological resources that help define Sierra County’s landscape and support a variety of uses. Which of these resources are important to you?Select up to three.
Desert Shrublands
Rock Formations
Forests/Woodlands
Mineral Deposits
Grasslands
Ranchland/Grazing
Other
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The Cultural Landscape includes resources and infrastructure connected to how people live, work, travel, recreate, and maintain connections to places in Sierra County. Which of these resources are important to you?Select up to three.
Broadband Communication
Outdoor Recreation
Heritage/Sacred Sites
Utility Infrastructure
Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Highways/Overlooks
Other
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The Living Waters includes the water sources, systems, and habitats that support communities, agriculture, recreation, and the natural environment. Which of these resources are important to you?Select up to three.
Dams/Reservoirs
Hot Springs
Drinking Water
Wetland/Riparian Habitats
Canals
Groundwater Wells
Other
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Looking Ahead: Which issues related to Sierra County’s lands and resources should receive the most attention in the Resource Management Plan?Select up to three.
Water supply and availability
Wildfire and post-fire flooding
Agriculture, ranching, and grazing
Roads and access to public lands
Outdoor recreation and tourism
Wildlife and habitat
Forest and vegetation management
Mining, minerals, and energy
Infrastructure and utilities
Historic, cultural, and sacred resources
Private property and existing land uses
County coordination with land management agencies
Other
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Changes in Sierra County: Thinking about your own experience in Sierra County, what changes have you seen in the County’s lands, water, natural resources, or the ways people use them during your lifetime?Please write a few sentences about the changes you have observed.
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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About You

The following questions help us understand who is participating in the survey and how well responses reflect the Sierra County community.
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How do you describe your gender?Please select one.
Female
Male
Prefer not to answer
Other
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Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?Please select one
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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Which racial group or groups do you identify with?Please select all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
White
Prefer not to answer
Other
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What is your highest level of education?Please select one.
Less than a high school diploma
High school diploma
Some college
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree, professional degree, or Ph.D.
Prefer not to answer
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What is your age?Please select one.
Under 18
18 -34 years
35 - 54 years
55 - 74 years
Over 74 years
Prefer not to answer
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How long have you lived in Sierra County?Please select one
I do not currently live in Sierra County
Less than 1 year
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 to 15 years
15 to 25 years
More than 25 years
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Do you work within Sierra County?Please select one.
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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Do you own a business within Sierra County?Please select one.
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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Do you own property within Sierra County?Please select one
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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What is your annual household income?Please select one.
Less than $35,000
$35,000–$49,999
$50,000–$74,999
$75,000–$99,999
$100,000–$149,999
$150,000–$199,999
$200,000–$299,999
$300,000 or more
Prefer not to answer
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