King County’s residents weigh in on river management priorities through survey

Consistent with goals in the King County Strategic Plan, the County’s Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is releasing the results of a new customer survey that explores the opinions of King County residents about rivers, how rivers are used and how they are managed.

The survey results will be used to improve education about flood risk reduction projects, river hazards and river safety. The survey report is available at http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wlr/sections-programs/river-floodplain-section/river-survey-2011.aspx.

King County used a local research firm last fall to conduct the 2011 River Management Telephone Survey, with a goal of using the feedback to improve river management and communication practices.

The telephone survey is a representative sample of 703 residents, and results have a margin of error of 3.7 percent. An online survey was also done and collected 728 responses.

For information about flooding in King County, visit www.kingcounty.gov/flood; for information about river safety in King County, visit www.kingcounty.gov/riversafety.

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The King County Flood Control District is a special purpose government created to provide funding and policy oversight for flood protection projects and programs in King County.  The Flood Control District’s Board is composed of the members of the King County Council. The Water and Land Resources Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks develops and implements the approved flood protection projects and programs. Information is available at http://www.kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/.

Related Information

Water and Land Resources Division

King County Flood Control District