This website is currently in draft form and under development. (as of May 10, 2001)
Basic demographic information was collected in order to place survey-takers in context. Confidentiality was assured at the beginning of the page.
To personalize the survey, assist in record-keeping, and provide an opportunity for the respondent to be further involved.
Town Glocester Johnston North Providence North Smithfield Providence Smithfield Other
Each town has its own particular issues and interests and we wanted to be able to draw some conclusions about town-based preferences and opportunities.
Age 10-17 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 Over 65
For educational and political purposes, age data will be useful in figuring out which groups know and care about what.
Select University/Agency RIDEM Agriculture RIDEM Air Resources RIDEM Fish and Wildlife RIDEM Forest Environment RIDEM Parks and Recreation RIDEM Planning and Development RIDEM Strategic Planning and Policy RIDEM Waste Management RIDEM Water Resources RI Department of Health Narragansett Bay Commission Coastal Resources Center US EPA USGS URI
Different experiences in the environmental/regulatory/legislative world may determine some differences in priorities. We must be able to separate out respondents to see how the agency side compares and contrasts with community residents and others.
Certain special interests may be represented by the respondents and we can use this information not only to seek out bias in the results, but also to learn about what each group finds important.
As a basic indicator of experience, separate from employment and membership in community organizations, this question helps us to determine the respondents' perspective and take their answers accordingly.
This question serves to evaluate some of the different modes of communication attempted in distribution of the survey.
This question provides the respondent an opportunity to be contacted by the Watershed Council and become further involved.
