SURVEY INSTRUMENT TO HELP US STRUCTURE A SEDIMENT NETWORKING SESSION

Dear RAP stakeholder,

The Sediment Priority Action Committee (SedPAC) of the IJC's Water Quality Board has been studying methods to overcome obstacles in sediment management, to enable the restoration of beneficial uses in Areas of Concern. To help us help you better, please take 2 minutes to answer a few questions. Your input will help us communicate our findings to you in the most effective manner possible.

  1. Do you believe that
    1. an impartial "Swat Team" could could not help your stakeholders reach consensus
    2. an impartial "Swat Team" would be  welcome  unwelcome by your stakeholders

  2. Would you be interested in receiving technical support from a binational sediment "Swat Team" to help you move forward with making decisions regarding management of contaminated sediment?  Yes  No

  3. In your view, are economic issues an important element in resolving the contaminated sediment problem in your area?  Yes  No

    If Yes, which issues are most important?

    (Please rank, e.g., 1(high),2 (medium),3 (low). Rank only those items that are important to you.)

    Issue Rank
    a. identifying the cost of cleanup.
    b. assessing the economic benefits of cleanup.
    c. undertaking a benefit-cost analysis of cleanup options.
    d. identifying/exploring possible financing arrangements.
    e. other

  4. What assistance do you need from government regarding sediment management that will help restore beneficial uses? (Please consider assistance beyond funding)

  5. What advice or assistance could the IJC provide to improve sediment management in your Area of Concern?

  6. If you have considered source control and natural recovery an option for sediment management,
    1. what degree of consensus have you achieved?
    2. what barriers do you experience towards consensus?

  7. What type of experiences from other parts of the basin would you like to have access to, to facilitate progress in your AOC?

Learn more about us. Visit the IJC board reports: www.ijc.org/php/publications/html/sedrem.html (overcoming obstacles to sediment management)