Take the Survey! Like this:Like Loading... Manchaug Pond Watershed Water Quality Survey If you are a human and are seeing this field, please leave it blank. Thank you for taking the time to complete the Manchaug Pond Watershed Water Quality Survey. The Manchaug Pond Foundation (MPF) has received grant funds to help improve the water quality of Manchaug Pond and its watershed, and to provide outreach to watershed residents. This survey is CONFIDENTIAL with the results being an important part in guiding how the MPF can further assist in the protection of local water resources. Part 1 - General Information 1.) Are you a resident of: Sutton Douglas Oxford Other 2.) What type of activities do you believe contribute to water pollution in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply.) Dog droppings Improper/overuse of lawn products Failing septic systems Improper or overuse of fertilizers and pesticides including weed killers Yard/lawn waste dumped in or near wetlands Improper manure storage Other (please specify) 3.) Which of the following have you seen in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply.) Dog droppings along the road Improper/overuse of lawn products Yard/lawn waste dumped in or near wetlands None of the above Other (please specify) Part 2 - Lawn Care and Yard Maintenance 4.) Who maintains your lawn? Homeowner Lawn care/Landscape service 5.) Do you do a soil test on your lawn? Yes No Not sure why Not sure where/how to get soil tested If yes, frequency is 6.) Select the following products that are applied to your lawn. (Check all that apply.) Fertilizers Herbicides/Weed killers Pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, etc.) None Don't know 7-1.) How often are fertilizers applied to your lawn? Once or every other week Monthly 2/year 1/year Not used 7-2.) How often are herbicides/weed killers applied to your lawn? Once or every other week Monthly 2/year 1/year Not used 7-3.) How often are other pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, etc) applied to your lawn? Once or every other week Monthly 2/year 1/year Not used 8.) If you or your lawn care service apply fertilizer, is it an "organic", "low nutrient" or "slow release" formula? Yes, I only use organic, low nutrient, or slow release fertilizers. Yes, I sometimes use an organic, low nutrient, or slow release fertilizer. No, it is too expensive. No, I think they are not effective. No, I never thought of it. We do not apply fertilizer. 9.) Do you divert roof and/or gutter runoff into your garden, rain garden, lawn areas or some other structure? Yes No Never thought of it No, but I would like more information. Part 3 - Lawn and Yard Waste Disposal 10.) How often do you or your lawn care service collect grass clippings? Every time I mow I use a mulching lawn mower. Never Don't know 11.) How do you dispose of leaves and spring/fall materials? Picked up with my trash Taken to recycling center for composting Home compost bin/pile Removed by lawn care service Left on lawn Dumped in woods Dumped in swamp or wet area 12.) What is your biggest challenge when disposing of yard waste? (Check top 2 choices.) Finding the appropriate place to dispose Transporting it for removal Compost bin(s) fill up too quickly I have no issues with disposing of yard waste Other (please specify) 13.) If, in your opinion, proper disposal is a problem in your neighborhood - which of the following seems to be the best solution? (Check top 2 choices.) Provide information on composting Send out reminders on what to do with it Provide information on how to reduce yard waste Proper disposal of yard waste is not a problem Other (please specify) Part 4 - Pet/Animal Waste 14.) Are you a dog owner? No Yes If so, how many? 15.) If you are a dog owner, how do you get rid of dog waste? Don't pick it up Throw in the woods Pick it up and toss down the toilet Bury in ground 16.) In your opinion, what are the top 2 reasons why people don't pick up after their dog? Don't want to take the time/effort Don't realize it is a pollution issue Think rain will wash it away No convenient area or trash receptacle Other (please specify) 17.) Do you own horses, goats, sheep, cattle/cows and/or chickens? No Yes If yes, how many? Horse(s) Goat(s) Sheep Cattle/Cows Chicken(s) 18.) If you own animals other than dog, how do you rid your area of waste/manure? Professional service takes away Compost Leave in area to compost 19.) Is there a vegetated buffer area between where animals are and water areas that may be near your property? Yes No Not sure 20.) To help gauge the future MPF educational and outreach efforts, what additional information would be useful to you: What is a watershed Vegetated buffers Watershed friendly lawn care Rain gardens/cisterns Composting Manure management Soil Testing Septic Maintenance Thank you for completing this survey. All responses are confidential and will be compiled by CEI Environmental, 225 Cedar Hill Road, Marlborough, MA 01752. You will not be contacted or added to any mailing lists or solicitations. The Manchaug Pond Foundation (MPF) is the only organization dedicated exclusively to the preservation of Manchaug Pond and it's watershed. Staffed 100% by volunteers and operating at the grass roots level, Manchaug Pond needs you! Our efforts and activities range from advocacy and education, testing and action, weed surveys and invasive weed pulls, fund raising, grant writing and management, community outreach and more. We serve the entire watershed where you live. If you are interested in learning more about Manchaug Pond or would like to be part of Manchaug Pond Foundation activities please contact us or visit us at this website for more information.
