Willamette Confluence Community Survey

McKenzie River Trust would like to understand your perspective on parks and undeveloped natural areas near the confluence of the Middle and Coast Forks of the Willamette River (see purple shading on map below). This survey will help create a shared vision to guide land stewardship, habitat restoration, conservation, education, and resources in the Willamette Confluence area, and other nearby places. If you have questions, please visit our website or email Elizabeth Goward at elizabeth@mckenzieriver.org.

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Willamette Confluence Property

The Coast Fork and Middle Fork of the Willamette River flow together through a large, undeveloped area near Springfield, Oregon, that is rich in biodiversity, beauty, and opportunities for land and water conservation, habitat restoration, and community connections. Agencies, organizations, Tribes, landowners, and neighbors are collaborating to envision a future for this 1,317-acre area and nearby lands, which are managed for public benefit. The following questions aim to better understand how the general public would approch long-term management of the Willamette Confluence property which is currently owned and managed by McKenzie River Trust. Explore the property online.

3. Are you familiar with the Willamette Confluence property?

YesNo

a. How many times have you visited the Willamette Confluence property?

More than 10 times3-10 times1-3 timesI haven't visited, but I am familiar with the area

b. What activities have you participated in on the Willamette Confluence property? (check all that apply)

Are there additional special features we have missed?

4. Public access to the Willamette Confluence property must be carefully managed to prioritize fish and wildlife habitat. What level of public access would you support?

Broad: Regular unguided access is offered on the existing road system alongside cultural access, volunteering, and guided tours and events.Limited: Once-a-month unguided access days complement regular guided tours and events on the property (similar to the McKenzie River Trust’s Living River Exploration Days on Green Island).Guided/Hosted: All access is facilitated through regular guided tours and events on the property and partnerships that support education programs and cultural connections.Very Low: All access is focused on land care, stewardship, restoration, and cultural practices rather than general visitation.I need more information to answer this question

Are there additional considerations or levels of access we missed?

5. What kinds of access feel most important to protect or prioritize? (optional)

6. In your opinion, what should be the primary role of the Willamette Confluence property in the future?

Most important role

Second most important role

Third most important role

Least important (optional)

Managing Parks and Natural Areas

7. Thinking about outdoor spaces along the river, what qualities or values would you like to see protected and/or improved for future generations? (optional)

8. How do you see the Willamette Confluence property (map) connecting to those values? (optional)

9. Please rate the importance of the following features when you are deciding to visit a park and/or undeveloped natural area: (1 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

	1	2	3	4	5
Abundance and diversity of plants and/or animals
Accessible for Tribal and Indigenous use
Availability of well-maintained trails/paths
I can get there by foot, bike, or bus
Lack of garbage or human-cased litter
Opportunities for quiet/solitude
Presence of unique geological or water features
Sense of personal safety
Undeveloped character

Are there additional important considerations we missed?

10. How critical are the following issues in the management of parks and undeveloped natural areas in the Greater Mount Pisgah Area, such as Dorris Ranch, Howard Buford Recreation Area, the Willamette Confluence property, and Mount Pisgah Arboretum? (1 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

	1	2	3	4	5
Controlling invasive species
Consultation and Co-stewardship with Tribal and Indigenous communities
Flood and stormwater management
Managing visitor impact
Maintenance and restoration of wildlife habitat
Water quality management and enhancement
Wildfire management

Are there additional important management activities we missed?

Are you willing to answer a few demographic questions before we finish?

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I prefer to self describe:

Which categories below fit your background best?

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Do you identify as a person with a disability?

YesNoI prefer not to say

Would you like to learn more about this project and ways you can visit the Willamette Confluence property? Please note, your personal information will not be linked to your survey responses.

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Email Address

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Willamette Confluence Community Survey

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