This free survey is powered by
  1. Surveys
  2. 2013
  3. February
  4. T
  5. Town of Chevy Chase Environmental Survey

Town of Chevy Chase Environmental Survey

Town of Chevy Chase Environmental Survey
0%
Exit Survey
 
 
March 1, 2013

Dear Town of Chevy Chase Resident:

In October 2012, the town council of the Town of Chevy Chase passed a resolution to pursue Sustainable Maryland Certified (SMC), a voluntary certification program for municipalities in Maryland who want to go green, control costs and save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term. The Climate and Environment Committee, with assistance from Town staff, will be managing the Town’s SMC certification. The program encompasses a range of issues including climate change, energy use and generation, air and water pollution, land use and green buildings, equity, local economies, health, transportation, and more. Achieving SMC certification will distinguish the Town as a leader, provide a competitive edge for future grants, give the Town access to the program’s tools and resources, and enable us to benchmark our performance against similar communities.

One of the first actions required in the program is this survey to assess and prioritize the desires of the community regarding our local environment. Results from the survey will help as we develop a Green Action Plan, which will outline three years of proposed steps toward maintaining and improving our Town’s quality of life and establish an agenda for the Climate and Environment Committee.

Some of the questions on the survey will also help us assess the Town’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction progress. The Town committed to a target of a 7% reduction from 1990 levels by 2012, when it signed the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement in 2006.

This survey is voluntary and all questions are optional. Although there are only seven questions in total, we hope you will take the time to give us thoughtful answers and add additional comments. You can go back and change earlier questions but your answers will not be saved if you close the program before completing and submitting the survey.

If you have any questions, please contact the committee’s SMC liaison Julia Craighill, [email protected] or 301 656 8445.

Thank you so much for your help.

The Town of Chevy Chase Climate and Environment Committee
 
 
1. How important do you believe it is for the Town to address each of the following issues?
Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important I don't know
Increasing public open space
Supporting locally produced foods. This could include encouraging farmers markets, establishing a community garden plot, or sponsoring a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group (where locally grown produce is delivered weekly to your neighborhood.
Promoting healthy lifestyles. This could include sponsoring excercise classes or nutrition and healthy eating classes.
Encouraging sustainable landscape practices. These could include using a reel mower, planting native plants, decreased use of pesticides or fertilizers on lawns, or reducing non-native invasive plants (kudzu, English ivy, etc.)
Reducing waste. This could include adjustments to trash collection or improved recycling and composting of household kitchen waste- either by curbside collection or backyard composting.
Reducing litter and pet waste in public areas.
Increasing the Town's use of fuel efficient or alternative fuel vehicles (hybrids, electric, biodiesel, compressed natural gas, etc.) in our municipal and contractor's fleets.
Increasing the use of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). This could include at individual homes, CCES, 4H Headquarters, or the Lawton Center. It could also include investing in a solar electric vehicle charging station.
Greener building practices. This could include improving home energy efficiency, green building materials and practices, renewable energy and other green measures.
Increasing greener transportation options. This could include car-sharing or shuttles, bike lanes, trails or bike-sharing.
Improve stormwater management. This could include better water conservation in the home or yard, watershed stewardship (stream cleanups, monitoring, and pollution prevention) or reduction of roadsalt or sand application during winter months.
Better preparedness for climate related emergencies (heat waves, power outages, flooding, extreme weather conditions).
Better street and sidewalk lighting. This could include energy efficient LED streetlights or better placement of street lights for pedestrians.
 
 
Feel free to provide comments on the topics above or suggestions for additional environmental issues you feel the Town might address.
   
 
 
 
2. In your opinion, what is the most important issue that the Town should address in order to improve the environment and long-term livability of this community?
   
 
 
 
3. Being realistic, what do you think are the three most important things the Town might do to help you and your family reduce your negative impacts on the environment?
   
 
 
4. Greenhouse Gas survey follow up questions:
Yes No I might if I had more information
Have you had a professional home energy audit?
If yes, did you do any follow-up work recommended in the audit?
Did you receive a rebate from the Town’s Home Energy and Efficiency Program?
Do you know about the Town's Climate Action Plan?
Have you participated in any activities associated with the Climate Action Plan?
Do you utilize the classes and resources at the Lawton Community Center?
Have you purchased electricity from renewable sources?
Do you have solar panels, solar hot water, or geothermal energy at your home?
Have you calculated your carbon footprint?
 
 
Feel free to tell us other actions you have taken to reduce your environmental impact.
   
 
 
5. Please describe the cars and trucks kept in this area that your household owns and uses.
Make Model Year How many miles/yr is it driven approximately? What is the gas mileage (mpg) approximately?
Vehicle #1
Vehicle #2
Vehicle #3
Vehicle #4
Vehicle #5
 
 
6. If your household includes one or more employed workers, how do each of them usually get to work (for each worker separately)?
Worker #1 Worker #2 Worker #3 Worker #4
Approximate distance to place of work (miles)
Days of commuting per week
Drives own or family car (car # from question 5)
What is your primary means of getting to work (eg., Metro, bus, carpool, drive own car, bike, or walk)?
Work at home (Yes or No)
 
 
 
7. Please tell us about yourself:

Your age:
 
 
How many years have you lived in Town?
 
If you are interested in discussing any of these issues some more or volunteering, please leave your name and email. As our thanks, we will give you a pocket-sized reusable bag.
First Name : 
Last Name : 
Email Address : 
 
 
Please briefly describe any issues you would be interested in discussing further.