Self-Employed Irrigation industry Water resources management Political representative Wildlife organization
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Which factor is more important to assess agricultural irrigation sustainability? Hydrologic factor Environmental factor Economic factor Societal factor Equally important Other:
Water quantity is an urgent issue in the High Plains. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Water quality is an urgent issue in the High Plains. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
The High Plains will increasingly experience water shortage or pollution in the next 10 years. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
I have confidence in the agencies to responsibly manage water resources in the High Plains Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Watershed management entities are thoroughly and accurately communicating the challenges and current shortfalls in sustainability to the public. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
How important is maintaining or returning stream flow at historic levels? Very important Fairly important Important Slightly important Not at all important No option
How important is preserving or enhancing wildlife habitat? Very important Fairly important Important Slightly important Not at all important No option
Which do you consider the most urgent issue facing irrigation sustainability in the High Plains? Water pollution Drought Flood Irrigation efficiency Water productivity Other:
What is the change in the future you envision that will affect irrigated agriculture the most? Climate change Population growth Technology development Public awareness Other:
In and over-appropriated watershed, what is your preferred method of enhancing water access? A reduction in consumptive use by agriculture Retiming of flood flows Augmentation A combination of all possible measures Other:
What do you think is the biggest obstacle for irrigation sustainability? High Cost Ineffective Management Lack of Expertise Lack of information Other:
What is the most important economic impact of a sustainable irrigated watershed? Maintaining agricultural production Maintainging property values Diversified local enonomy Recreational opportunities Eco-tourism Other:
Baseflow is a reliable parameter for assessing sustainability in an irrigated watershed. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Basin-wide evapotranspiration (ET) is a reliable parameter for assessing watershed sustainability. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Basin-wide effective precipitation is a reliable parameter for assessing watershed sustainability. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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