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2. Please Tell Use About Yourself
4. 1. Where do you live, or what is the area that you are primarily interested in?

   (check all that apply)

   1. Upper Chehalis River / Toutle River / Silver Lake
   2. Kelso / Longvew
   3. Kalama River
   4. Lower Columbia / Woodland
   5. Lewis River
   6. City of Castle Rock

   1. City of Kelso
   2. City of Kalama
   3. City of Woodland
   4. Northwest Cowlitz County
   5. Western Cowlitz County
6. 2. What is your primary interest in the Shoreline Master Program?

   (check all that apply)

   1. Shoreline property owner
   2. Interested citizen
   3. Business interest

   1. Interested in environmental quality
   2. Recreational boater
   3. Interested in public access and parks
8. 3. Do you own property within the shoreline?

   (check all that apply)

   1. Yes
   2. No
   3. My employer owns property within the shoreline
10. 4. How did you hear about the Shoreline Master Program update project?

    (check all that apply)

    1. Newspapers
    2. Business organization / newsletter
    3. Radio

    1. Email
    2. Word of Mouth
12. 5. What is the best way to keep you informed?

    1. Public Meetings
    2. Email
    3. Newpapers

    1. Business organization / newsletter
    2. Radio
14. 6. How do you use the shoreline?

    1. Passive Viewing
    2. Fishing
    3. Walking

    1. Biking
    2. Boating
    3. Parks or recreational areas

    1. Canoeing/kayaking/rafting
    2. Community Events
    3. Swimming
16. 7. Visual Access is defined as the ability to see the shoreline. How do you feel about your current level of visual access to the shoreline?

    (check only one)

    1. There are enough opportunities to view the shoreline.
    2. There are some opportunities to view the shoreline, but I wish there were more.
    3. There needs to be more opportunities to view the shoreline.
    4. No opinion.
18. 8. Physical access is defined as the ability to get down to the shoreline. How do you feel about your current level of physical access to the shoreline?

    (check only one)

    1. There are enough opportunities to physically get to the shoreline.
    2. There are some opportunities to get to the shoreline, but I wish there were more.
    3. There needs to be more opportunities to get down to the shoreline.
    4. No opinion.
20. 9. In what locations should additional or improved access be provided?
22. 10. What type of shoreline use do you typically enjoy along the shoreline?

    (check all that apply)

    1. I live on or near the shoreline and access it from my residence.
    2. I work on or near the shoreline.
    3. I use the shorelines along trails, viewpoints, parks, etc.
    4. I use the shoreline for commercial / industrial purposes.
24. 11. Environmental protection of the shoreline is a goal of the Shoreline Management Act. What do you believe is the best way to accomplish this?

    (check only one)

    1. Avoid impacts by keeping the shoreline in a natural state.
    2. Minimize impacts in the shoreline areas by using appropriate standards.
    3. Continue developing using existing standards and set aside areas for mitigation and improvement.
    4. Other options are appropriate.
26. 12. Who should be responsible for shoreline restoration?

    (check only one)

    1. Private property owners.
    2. Government agencies.
    3. Joint effort between private property owners and government agencies.
28. 13. Providing public access to the water and enhancing recreation are goals of the Shoreline Management Act. If public access is important to you, what kind of additional facilities would you like to see in the future?

    (check all that apply)

    1. Shoreline parks
    2. Trails with access to the shoreline
    3. Boat launches for boating, canoeing, or other water-related activities
    4. Public swimming areas
    5. Public docks

    1. Access for commercial / industrial businesses and shipping
    2. Urban commercial areas with uses such as restaurants with shoreline access and viewing
    3. Concessions (recreation-oriented businesses and/or food)
    4. Undeveloped open space
    5. No opinion
30. 14. The Columbia River system and the ports located on the Columbia River are our region's connection to international trade and commerce centers, support industrial businesses, and provide many good paying, local jobs. What is your opinion on the need for additional waterfront development by the ports?

    (check only one)

    1. More development by the ports is needed
    2. Keep the current amount of development as is
    3. Focus on public access rather than private/business use
    4. No opinion
32. 15. What kinds of commercial development do you prefer to see on the shorelines?

    (check all that apply)

    1. Commercial / industrial and shipping uses
    2. Boating, canoeing or other water-related activities
    3. Restaurants with outside dining and/or shoreline viewing access
    4. Concessionaires - recreation-oriented businesses or food businesses
    5. Preserve the shorelines as is
    6. No opinion
34. 16. Large docks on both residential and commercial / industrial properties have been identified as a possible contributor to declines in salmon and other species for a number of reasons. Do you think docks should be restricted or should a special design and construction be used?

    (check only one)

    1. Yes - regulations should aim at allowing fewer docks
    2. Yes - replacement docks should be smaller or have other design features that accomodate salmon and other aquatic species
    3. No - docks are important to shoreline property owners and businesses and should be retained
    4. Need more information
    5. No opinion
36. 17. Native plants on the shoreline have a number of benefits for aquatic life, such as providing habitat and a variety of food sources. Lawn and ornamental plants generally do not provide these benefits, and can also degrade water quality linked to fertilizers and herbicides. Do you think lawns and ornamental plants should be restricted on the shoreline and more native plants be used?

    (check only one)

    1. Yes - regulations should prohibit lawn and ornamental plants at the shoreline
    2. Yes - but requirements should apply only to new development or substantial remodeling of existing development
    3. Yes - but requirements should allow existing residential use, provide some area for lawn, and not restrict view of the shoreline
    4. No - shoreline property owners should be able to have whatever kind of lawn and plants they wish
    5. Need more information
    6. No opinion
38. 18. Do you have any additional comments to share with us?
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