Environmental Survey Results

A survey was distributed in Spring 2000 that asked Town Residents to prioritize a variety of environmental issues. This survey specifically sought to solicit input from Residents in order to guide the focus of Conservation Commission efforts. Following is a summary of responses from that survey.

Ranking of Most Important Natural Resources

  1. Clean Drinking Water
  2. Clean Air
  3. Peace & Quiet
  4. Open Space
  5. Water Resources
  6. Scenic Resources
  7. Wildlife Habitat
  8. Natural Areas
  9. Farmland & Forestland
  10. Geological Resources

Most Pressing Environmental Concerns

    Growth Management = 72%
    Water Resource Protection = 70%
    Open Space = 58%
    Pollution Prevention = 58%
    Environmental Commitment = 40%
    Historic Resources Preservation = 18%
    Recycling = 16% Recreation = 13%
    Archaeological Resource Conservation = 8%

Response to Questions

Should the town set aside funds on an annual basis to be used exclusively to purchase farm, forest, and open space lands?

    Yes = 81%

Should the town Land Trust and Conservation Commission review, prioritize, and recommend parcels of land for potential purchase by the town?

    Yes = 82%

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