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Item Chisholm Comprehensive Plan 2012(2012) Arrowhead Regional Development CommissionThis 34-page plan is much more detailed than the comprehensive plan from 2003. There is a major focus on the re-routing of Highway 169, with various options for development and re-development. There is little specific mention of water resources except to note that Longyear Lake will remain Chisholm’s focal point and that trails and other amenities including a boat launch will be added. It notes that The Causeway will become a significant focal point: “This plan envisions the removal of the causeway dividing Longyear Lake. In one form or another the causeway has been a part of Chisholm for a hundred years but it prevents the essential restoration of Longyear Lake into the naturally functioning body of water that can be the community’s keystone attraction. Its removal makes the lake’s revitalization into a regionally significant recreation area possible and provides the opportunity for such vital projects as the Festival Park. The ‘Bridge of Peace’ and associated flags will become part of one of the new lakeshore developments.” A stormwater project will be installed near the fishing pier. Actions related to Longyear Lake restoration include: “1. Develop Case Statement to describe how the combined proposed actions are intended to restore the water body to a naturally functioning system for recreational, aesthetic, civic, economic and environmental benefits. 2. Seek peer review of the Case Statement by MnDNR, environmental groups, recreational groups, and the like for purposes of building support. 3. Develop restoration plan with sequence of activities to implement and research funding sources.”Item Community Profile - Iron Range, St. Louis County, Minnesota(2007-10) St. Louis County Planning DepartmentThis “Community Profile: Iron Range” report is a graphical and statistical portrait of St. Louis County Iron Range communities derived from various sources of federal, state, and county data. The report provides a beginning point for community discussion and more comprehensive community assessment. There are currently more than 20 large scale development and expansion projects at various stages of development across the Iron Range. These projects represent the highest concentration of large scale projects since the 1970s, with the potential investment of up to $5 billion. Successful projects will result in construction jobs, permanent jobs and the expansion of ancillary services.” This report contains a demographic snapshot of residents, along with key economic indicators (employment and wages, housing stock, education etc.). There is almost no reference in the document to environmental resources except in the section concerning “Vacant Land”: “The following maps are for illustrative purposes to show vacant land (parcels without structures) available for various types of development across communities on the Iron Range. These areas have potential for development if zoning and other regulations allow it. It should be noted that various parcels could have challenges such as wetlands, bluffs, and floodplains.”Item Cook County and Grand Marais Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Plan Appendices(2012) Cook CountyThis is a series of annexes to the final report, and containing the following materials: Public Survey Results (Powerpoint presentation); Energy Toolbox Resources; Biomass Phase I Report Executive Summary; and Wind Feasibility Study. As noted in the previous document, there is little mention of water resources.Item Cook County Plan - Common Ground(1997) Cook CountyThis pdf contains brief descriptions of core areas (population, demographic trends, natural resources, economy) and a summary of a citizen survey. Of note, seasonal and permanent residents did not differ significantly in their responses.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2009(2009) City of DuluthThis report of the City of Duluth survey provides the opinions of a representative sample of residents about community quality of life, service delivery, civic participation and unique issues of local interest. A periodic sounding of resident opinion offers staff, elected officials and other stakeholders an opportunity to identify challenges and to plan for and evaluate improvements and to sustain services and amenities for long-term success.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2010(2010) City of DuluthThis report of the City of Duluth survey provides the opinions of a representative sample of residents about community quality of life, service delivery, civic participation and unique issues of local interest. A periodic sounding of resident opinion offers staff, elected officials and other stakeholders an opportunity to identify challenges and to plan for and evaluate improvements and to sustain services and amenities for long-term success.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2011(2011) City of DuluthThe National Citizen Survey (NCS) focuses on a series of community characteristics and local government services, public trust, transportation, housing, City services and other topics. Of relevance for the Sea Grant study, the NCS sampled Duluthians on constructs of environmental sustainability, recreation and wellness, civic engagement and other dimensions.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2012(2012) City of DuluthThis report of the City of Duluth survey provides the opinions of a representative sample of residents about community quality of life, service delivery, civic participation and unique issues of local interest. A periodic sounding of resident opinion offers staff, elected officials and other stakeholders an opportunity to identify challenges and to plan for and evaluate improvements and to sustain services and amenities for long-term success.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2013(2013) City of DuluthThis report of the City of Duluth survey provides the opinions of a representative sample of residents about community quality of life, service delivery, civic participation and unique issues of local interest. A periodic sounding of resident opinion offers staff, elected officials and other stakeholders an opportunity to identify challenges and to plan for and evaluate improvements and to sustain services and amenities for long-term success.Item Duluth National Citizen Survey, 2014(2014) City of DuluthThis report discusses trends over time, comparing the 2014 ratings for the City of Duluth to its previous survey results in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Additional reports and technical appendices are available under separate cover.Item Duluth Township Resident Feedback Survey January 2010(2010-01) Duluth TownshipAn opinion poll was sent to 929 addresses in Duluth Township of which 83 responded (11% response rate). The purpose was to enable residents to communicate concerns and suggestions to Township officials. 5% of respondents expressed non-specific concerns about environmental degradation, water quality or pollution.Item Duluth Township Resident Feedback Survey January 2012(2012-01) Duluth TownshipThis document is a pdf report of an opinion poll sent to 919 addresses in Duluth Township, of which 79 responded (10% response rate). The purpose was to enable residents to communicate concerns and suggestions to Township officials. The report abstract states: “Resident feedback in this survey suggests a substantially high level of satisfaction with the Township and its services that is consistent with past survey findings. The relatively low response rate and lack of consensus on concerns also suggests that overall there is no single issue of broad concern or dissatisfaction, other than the costs associated with the sewer district serving shoreland residents. On the added topics, a strong majority favored planning for needed space at the Town Hall, using non-levy capital improvement funds, and buying some additional land should that be needed for this purpose. Nearly all of respondents felt the Community Center/School grounds and building were appealing or satisfactory and few found them unappealing.” No comments or concerns were noted in this social survey about environmental degradation, water quality or pollution.Item Iron Range Community Profile: Community Assessment - Things to Consider(2007) St. Louis County Planning DepartmentThis is essentially a checklist of questions suggested for discussion during the comprehensive land use planning process. Several of the questions relate to water resources, septic and sewage systems, wetlands, tourism, parks, trails and recreation.Item Northeastern Carlton County (NECC): Activities, Attitudes and Ratings(1974-02) Laundergan, J. Clark; Pearson, A. NeilThis 1973 general socio-economic survey of 509 respondents focused on social aspects of the northeastern segment of Carlton County. Only a few questions dealt with natural resources or water resources. 1% (n = 5) reported farming full-time, and 7% (n = 33) were part-time farmers. While a few recreational questions were posed, none were specific to water. A question asked "Please list three things you think this community needs most." 19 respondents replied "Swimming (mostly outdoor)"and 18 replied "Water supply." The study concludes that "Environmental preservation and pollution control is obviously important to many as was their expressed concern about an adequate and ensured water supply."