Form 7-2543 River Instream Flow Survey

OMB Control No. 1006-0028
Expiration Date: XX/XX/2017

River Instream Flow Survey

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The purpose of this survey is to provide information to the Bureau of Reclamation for evaluating and
improving the recreation services and programs that it provides to the public. Response to this survey is
voluntary. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. The
reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 25 minutes, which includes the time for reviewing
instructions and completing and reviewing the form. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct comments regarding the
burden estimate or any other aspect of these forms to the Bureau of Reclamation, Policy and
Administration, Asset Management Division, 84-57000, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225.

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this survey will be available. Information collected will be compiled to produce statistics.

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RIVER INSTREAM FLOW SURVEY
For agency use only
River being surveyed: _______________________________________________________
Today’s date: ___________________

1.

What would you consider the river flow to be today? Please refer to the descriptions listed
below to help you answer this question. Please check [ ] one of the flow descriptors
listed below or, if you are familiar with the actual cubic feet per second (cfs), please enter
the cfs below.
____ Very high ____ High ____ Medium ____ Low ____ Very low OR
____ cfs

2.

Very high flow:

Very fast-moving deep water, some very big rapids, water bank high or over banks, a few
exposed large rocks.

High flow:

Fast-moving moderately deep water, many big rapids, water close to bank high, a number
of big exposed rocks.

Medium flow:

Steady-moving moderately deep water, many large and smaller exposed rocks in rapids,
water slightly down from high water line.

Low flow:

Water slow moving, many exposed rocks, river bottom exposed for a few feet out from
high water shoreline.

Very low flow:

Very slow-moving shallow water, exposed mud flats and river rocks, and bottom often
exposed, water barely covering bottom in rapids, must choose floatable areas carefully,
bottom exposed for several feet out from high water shoreline.

How satisfied are you with the river water level today? Please check ( ) the one that
applies.

Very
satisfied

3.

Mostly
satisfied

An even mix of
satisfied and
dissatisfied

Mostly
dissatisfied

Very
dissatisfied

No opinion

For your primary (main) river recreation activities, please describe what contributes to and
makes for an enjoyable recreation experience.

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What detracts from your river recreation experience?

4.

In Column 1 of the following table, check all the recreation activities that you are doing on
this trip.

5.

In Column 2 of the following table, check the one activity that is your primary (main)
activity for your current visit.
Activities

Column 1
(Q. 4)
 Activities this trip

Column 2
(Q. 5)
 Primary activity this
visit

Scenic floating
Rafting
Boat fishing (guided)
Boat fishing (private)
Trail use
Bank fishing
Camping
Kayaking / canoeing
Swimming / wading
Day use /picnicking
Other
Other

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6.

In Column 1 of the following table, check all the primary activities you have participated
in over the past 12 months.

7.

In Column 2 of the following table, write in the percent of time that you participated in
each of the primary activities listed in Column 1 by season over the past 12 months.

Activities

Column 1
(Q. 6)
 Primary
activities past 12
months

Column 2
(Q. 7)
Percent of time by season for
primary activities
Spring
March 1
to
May 31

Summer
June 1
to
August 31

Fall
September 1
to
November 30

Winter
December 1
to
February 28

Scenic floating

%

%

%

%

Rafting

%

%

%

%

Boat fishing (guided)

%

%

%

%

Boat fishing (private)

%

%

%

%

Trail use

%

%

%

%

Bank fishing

%

%

%

%

Camping

%

%

%

%

Kayaking / canoeing

%

%

%

%

Swimming / wading

%

%

%

%

Day use /picnicking

%

%

%

%

Other

%

%

%

%

Other

%

%

%

%

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8.

In the table below, record the number of visits that you made to this river for each primary
activity you participated in over the past 12 months. The number of visits should be for
those activities checked in Column 1 in Q. 6.

9.

In the table below, give the average number of days or hours you spent per visit. The
average number of days or hours should only be for the primary activities checked in
Column 1 in Q. 6.

Primary recreation activities over
the past 12 months

(Q. 8)
Number of visits for each
primary activity over the past
12 months

(Q. 9)
Average number of days or
hours per visit
(Indicate whether it is days
or hours)

Scenic floating
Rafting
Boat fishing (guided)
Boat fishing (private)
Trail use
Bank fishing
Camping
Kayaking / canoeing
Swimming / wading
Day use /picnicking

Other
Other

10.

What facilities do you use along the river corridor? Check ( ) all that apply.
 Facility type
Campsites
Parking areas
Boat launches
Picnic sites
Sand bars / beaches
Trails
Restrooms
Other

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11.

On average, how much money do you spend per visit on the following items? Please enter
the average total dollars spent per visit getting to and from the recreation area in Column 1
and the average dollars spent in the local area once you arrive in Column 2.

Items
Camping fees
License fees
Hotel and motel
Restaurant
Groceries and alcohol
Gas
Recreation supplies
Guide services
Car rentals
Other rentals (list)
Public transportation fares
(plane, etc.)
Other (list)

12.

Column 1
Enter average total dollars spent per
visit traveling to and from the local
area

Column 2
Enter average dollars spent in the
local area per visit

In the table below, how much do you estimate that you spent each day on average for each
visit to the river for each of your primary activities you listed in Column 1, Q. 6?
Activity

(Q. 12) – Dollars spent
per visit

Scenic floating
Rafting
Boat fishing (guided)
Boat fishing (private)
Trail use
Bank fishing
Camping
Kayaking / canoeing
Swimming / wading
Day use /picnicking

Other (list)

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13.

Do you have a preferred river flow for all your primary activities? In Column 1 of the
table below, please give this preferred flow in cubic feet per second, feet, or write in a
preferred flow level of very high, high, medium, low, very low for each primary activity
you participate in (see Q. 1 for flow descriptions).

14.

In the appropriate columns in the table below, give the additional number of annual visits
(Column 2) and the additional number of days (Column 3) or hours per visit (Column 4)
that you would spend for each primary activity if your preferred flows were met.

Primary recreation
activity

(Q. 14)
Additional number of visits per year and days
or hours per visit if flows were met
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4

Column 1
(Q. 13)
Preferred
cfs or flow level
for each activity

Visits per
year

Days spent
per visit

Hours spent
per visit

Scenic floating
Boat fishing (guided)
Boat fishing (private)
Trail use
Bank fishing
Camping
Kayaking / canoeing
Swimming / wading
Day use /picnicking

Other
Other

15.

Are there upper and lower flow levels and/or other flow conditions such as fluctuating
flows that would stop you from pursuing your primary activities on the river? In the
appropriate columns in the table below, write a check ( ) mark indicating a flow level of
very high, high, medium, low, very low, or other for each activity you participated in
(refer to Q. 1 for flow descriptions).
(Q. 15) – Below, write a check ( ) mark indicating the flow level when
youwould stop an activity
Primary recreation
activity

Very high

High

Scenic floating
Rafting
Boat fishing (guided)
Boat fishing (private)
Trail use
Bank fishing
Camping
Kayaking / canoeing
Swimming / wading
Day use /picnicking

Other
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Medium

Low

Very low

Other

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16.

17.

Have you had any conflicts with certain types of users while recreating here? Check ( )
all that apply. Please skip to Q. 19 if you have not encountered any conflicts.
___

Kayakers / canoers

___

Partiers

___

Rafters

___

Shoreline anglers

___

Picnickers

___

Boat anglers

___

Wildlife viewers

___

Campers

___

Others (specify): _________________

What types of conflicts have you experienced on the river? Check ( ) all that apply.
___
___
___
___
___

Noise
Crowding
Inconsiderate groups or individuals
Too many boats on the river at any one time
Other (list)

18. What did you do about each conflict? Check ( ) all that apply.
___

Went to another area

___

Complained to a manager

___

Went home

___

Left the area

___

Did nothing

___

Other (specify below):

19. Did you feel crowded by the number of people at each of the following locations? Circle
the number that best represents your response.

20.

Not at all
crowded

Slightly
crowded

Moderately
crowded

Extremely
crowded

When you started your
activity

1

2

3

4

While participating in your
activity

1

2

3

4

While ending your activity

1

2

3

4

When on the river, on average, how many people are within eyesight of you at any given
time? ____
Is this number: (Check [ ] only one.)
___ Way too many ___ Too many ___ About the right number ___ Too few ___ Way too few

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21.

What is an acceptable number of other people to see in the following places?
At the access point where you first start your activity

It is OK to see as many as _____ people

While participating in your activity

It is OK to see as many as _____ people

At the end of your activity

It is OK to see as many as _____ people

Note: The background information being collected below is needed to provide a profile of our
study population to make sure it is representative of all the visitors to our recreation area. None
of the information in this or other sections will be associated with any names or addresses.
22

Are you from in-state, out-of-state or another country? Please check ( ) only one
location.
_____In-State

_____Out-of-State

_____Another County

Note: The two questions below are designed to describe your ethnicity and race. Regardless of
your answer to Q. 23, go to Q. 24.
23.

Are you Hispanic or Latino (i.e., a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Central American, or other Spanish culture, regardless of race)?
_____ Yes
_____ No

24.

Please select one or more racial categories with which you most closely identify. Please
check ( ) all that apply.
_____ American Indian or Alaska Native
_____ Asian
_____ Black or African American
_____ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
_____ White

— Thank you for your cooperation —

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