Please help Hohokam Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council plan for the future! The Hohokam RC&D is a non-profit organization "working to develope human and natural resources
through cooperative efforts' in Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties. Your input on local needs and issues is very important.
Your responses will be held in strict confidence, and no identifying information will be released. Thank you for telling us what your community needs are!
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1. Are you familiar with Hohokam Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc.? [] Yes [] No

2. Have you or your organization utilized our services? [] Yes [] No

If you answered no go to question #6. If you answered yes, please answer questions 3 – 5 based on the quality of the service you or your organization received with 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent). Circle one number for each question.

3. Which type of service did you receive (please circle)?

a) Technical assistance b) Financial assistance c) Organizational assistance

4. How would you rate the quality of products or services provided? 1 2 3 4 5

5. How effective has Hohokam RC&D been in assisting you or your
organization in meeting your community’s goals? 1 2 3 4 5

6. As we set our priority for the next five years, which of the following are most needed in your community? Please check () no more than 3 in each category.


Land Management
[] Agriculture Sustainability
[] Alternative Agriculture Opportunities
[] Energy Conservation
[] Open Space Preservation & Zoning
[] Protection of Farmland
[] Protection of Fish and Wildlife Habitats
[] Protect Environmental Quality
[] Noxious and Invasive Weed Management
[] Nutrient Management
[] Other: ____________________________

Water Management
[] Conservation
[] Flood Mitigation
[] Groundwater Protection
[] Improvement of Water Quality
[] Non-point Source Pollution
[] Riparian Corridor Protection & Management
[] Storm Water Management.
[] Use & Quality of Rural Water Supply
[] Watershed Planning
[] Wetland Protection and Development
[] Drought Preparedness
[] Repair and Improve Reservoirs and Waterways
[] Other: ____________________________

Community Development
[] Broadband Communication
[] Cultural Diversity Outreach
[] Development of Resource Based Industries
[] Economic Development – Job Creation
[] Historic Preservation
[] Improvement of Recreational Facilities
[] Promotion of Food Security
[] Adequate Health and Educational Facilities
[] Educational Programs on Natural Resources
[] Rural Fire Management
[] Workforce Training and Skill Development
[] Tourism Promotion
[] Transportation
[] Waste Management
[] Other: ____________________________

Land Conservation
[] Agriculture & Environmental Education
[] Erosion Control
[] Mined land Reclamation
[] Sedimentation
[] Other: ____________________________


7. In your opinion, what are the top three needs / concerns in your community?

8. Which of the following services would the community or organizations you represent need that you are currently unable to obtain? Please check all that apply.


[] Grant writing Assistance
[] Seminar / Workshop Planning
[] Facilitation of Meetings / Board Retreats
[] Fund Raising Assistance
[] Project Coordination
[] Organizational Development
[] Coalition Building
[] Forming Cooperatives
[] Loans for Businesses
[] Administration of Grants
[] Serving as a Fiscal Agent for Fundraising
[] Strategic Planning
[] Referrals to Available Resources
[] Natural Resource Technical Assistance
[] Training Opportunities
[] Searches for Grants that are Available
[] Other : _________________________________________________________________________________

Please evaluate the marketing tools of Hohokam RC&D. Write in: Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree
9. A Hohokam RC&D website would be a good source of information.
10. The publications (brochure, monthly newsletters, and annual reports) are important tools to promote and inform people of activities.
11. The bi-monthly Full Council meetings are structured with topics & speakers that are informative, useful, and relevant.
2. How best can Hohokam RC&D market its services and get local involvement?
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13. What county do you live in: County: ______________________________________

14. If you are interested in learning more about Hohokam RC&D, please provide your Name and contact information:
Name __________________________________
Organization __________________________________
Address __________________________________
City, State Zip __________________________________

Please provide any other feedback that can assist us as we plan for the future! Thank you for taking time to give us your input! Also, please consider making a donation to Hohokam RC&D. It is tax deductible, and helps us improve the quality of life in our region! _____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR EFFORTS TO PREPARE HOHOKAM FOR THE FUTURE!!
Completed surveys can be faxed to 480-988-1474, mailed to : Hohokam RC&D, 805 E. Warner Road, Suite 104, Chandler, AZ 85225, or emailed to Rebecca.delaTorre@az.usda.gov