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What environmental issues are you most concerned about?

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How concerned are you with issues facing the environment? Please respond based on a scale of 1 = Not Concerned to 5 = Very Concerned.

Response Percent Response Count
3 6.7% 1
4 40.0% 6
5 (Very concerned) 53.3% 8

What is your level of knowledge of environmental issues and risks faced? Please respond based on a scale of 1 = No Knowledge to 5 = Very Knowledgeable.

Response Percent Response Count
3 46.7% 7
4 26.7% 4
5 (Very Knowledgeable) 26.7% 4

I am concerned with the following environmental issues: (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Carbon Emissions 46.7% 7
Drought 66.7% 10
Sea Level Rise 60.0% 9
Toxic materials 66.7% 10
Climate Change 46.7% 7
Rainwater Runoff 33.3% 5
Ocean Acidification 46.7% 7
Pesticides in Food 60.0% 9
Air Pollution 46.7% 7
Waste/Recycling 53.3% 8
Disease Spread 53.3% 8
Species Loss 40.0% 6
Energy Policies 53.3% 8
Pest Control 26.7% 4
Flood Control 46.7% 7
Other 20.0% 3

The State of California mandates that Atherton reduce the Town’s carbon emissions over time. What areas should the Town focus on and provide information to residents? (please select your top 3 choices)

Response Percent Response Count
How to reduce wasted energy 53.3% 8
Reducing waste 33.3% 5
Home battery systems 33.3% 5
Home energy programs to reduce energy consumption 46.7% 7
Green building measures 46.7% 7
Enhancing bike and pedestrian safety 33.3% 5
Improve local transportation options (e.g. restore Train service) 33.3% 5
Other 13.3% 2

Drought is likely to become an increasing problem in California. What areas do you think the Town should focus on? (please select your top 3 choices)

Response Percent Response Count
Ways to reduce water usage 46.7% 7
Smart landscape water system 40.0% 6
Rain water collection system 60.0% 9
Well water usage 26.7% 4
Drought tolerant vegetation 33.3% 5
Educational programs 26.7% 4
Other programs that are available to assist with water reduction 26.7% 4
Other 13.3% 2
joanne knapp inside Atherton
March 16, 2016, 2:37 PM
  • How concerned are you with issues facing the environment? Please respond based on a scale of 1 = Not Concerned to 5 = Very Concerned.
    • 5 (Very concerned)
  • What is your level of knowledge of environmental issues and risks faced? Please respond based on a scale of 1 = No Knowledge to 5 = Very Knowledgeable.
    • 3
  • I am concerned with the following environmental issues: (check all that apply)
    • Other - Its not possible to choose just one---the issues are all inter-related with climate change being the over-riding concern.
  • The State of California mandates that Atherton reduce the Town’s carbon emissions over time. What areas should the Town focus on and provide information to residents? (please select your top 3 choices)
    • How to reduce wasted energy
    • Reducing waste
    • Other - Emphasize the value of electric cars and solar power.
  • Drought is likely to become an increasing problem in California. What areas do you think the Town should focus on? (please select your top 3 choices)
    • Rain water collection system
    • Well water usage
    • Other - Disallow drilling/use of private wells which deplete the ground water which negatively affects adjacent properties. No grass, rosebushes or water intensive plants outside front or side fences.
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Please contact Lisa Costa Sanders, Staff Liaison to the Environmental Programs Committee at [email protected] or 650-333-0248.

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