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Aerial perspective of the Poudre River with industrial lots and farm equipment on either side of the river.

Poudre River Restoration Phase II Survey

Data from this survey will help inform the design, which you can see this summer. Thank you for providing feedback to help shape this plan!

Flood Protection and Infrastructure

1.  

Have you been impacted by Poudre River flooding?  

* required
2.  

Do you believe expanding the river’s space is effective for protecting homes, businesses, and infrastructure? 

* required

Trail and Road Crossings

3.  

Have you ever felt unsafe at crossings on the Poudre River?  

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4.  

Do you prefer the Poudre River Trail to pass under bridges to avoid crossing busy streets? 

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Floodplain Development

5.  

Are you concerned that new development near the river reduces our ability to manage floods?

* required

River Migration 

6.  

Have you seen major erosion, such as damage to trails or riverbanks? 

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7.  

Should development be restricted in areas that hinder the river's natural flood management? 

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8.  

Do you support allowing the river more space for natural movement? 

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Gravel Ponds

9.  

Are you interested in restoring parts of the Poudre Ponds to a natural river habitat? 

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10.  

Do you support exploring ways to enhance the community benefits of the Poudre Ponds, such as recreation or habitat improvement, while still maintaining their role in water management? 

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Nature and Wildlife

12.  

Have you noticed areas along the river where plants are unhealthy or are missing? 

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13.  

Have you observed that wildlife habitats along the river are being disrupted by  roads or buildings? 

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14.  

Would you support efforts to create larger, more connected and healthier wildlife habitats? 

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15.  

Would you like to see improvements in the Poudre River corridor to enhance wildlife travel and habitation? 

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Recreation and River Access

17.  

Have you had difficulty finding a good place to access the river or enter/exit the Poudre River Trail? 

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18.  

Do you find the Poudre Ponds easy to access and enjoyable to spend time around? 

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19.  

Have you ever felt unsafe due to fences or barriers on the trail? 

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20.  

Would you like to see more trees, shade or natural habitats near the Poudre Ponds? 

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21.  

Would you use the river corridor more often if it were easier to access?

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22.  

Do you support the placement of recreational facilities along or within the river corridor? 

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24.  

Are there sections of the Poudre River Trail that felt too hot or lack shade? 

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25.  

Do you use Island Grove or other Greeley parks along the river for activities such as walking, playing, or relaxing? 

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Parks

26.  

Do you support using park space to manage stormwater while keeping it available for recreation most of the time?

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27.  

Would you like there to be separate trails for faster and slower recreational uses? 

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28.  

Should popular riverside parks like Island Grove adapt to meet new community needs? 

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29.  

Have you ever avoided a riverside park because it felt empty, was fenced off, or was hosting a special event? 

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30.  

Would you like safe access points  to the river from local parks?

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