Public Surveys

Obtaining public input and opinion on watershed plans is vital for developing these plans. The workgroup responsible for developing the watershed plans decided to use a survey to solicit public opinion. A citizen survey was developed based on a survey done in the Anchor Bay Watershed. Its purpose was to question residents in the five watersheds on their concerns regarding the Watershed.

In October of 2004, the survey was sent out for the Middle Flint River. This survey was mailed to 600 residents; 450 were riparian landowners and were limited to residential properties. 73 residents responded to the survey. See survey results and public comments for the Middle Flint Watershed.

In November of 2004, the survey was sent out for the Middle Flint River. This survey was mailed to 577 residents; 426 were riparian landowners and were limited to residential properties. 75 residents responded to the survey. See survey results and public comments for the Lower Flint Watershed.

In June of 2005, the survey was sent out for the Shiawassee River. This survey was mailed to 500 residents; 400 were riparian/ lakefront landowners and were limited to residential properties. 67 residents responded to the survey. See survey results and public comments for the Shiawassee River Watershed.

In May of 2016, a new citizen survey was sent out to understand better the needs of the people living in Genesee County regarding surface water resources. The goal is to improve and protect water quality while encouraging the use of our water resources. Results