General Stats
Total Number of Survey Results	32
First Result	4/06/07 12:04 PM
Last Result	5/09/07 11:56 AM

1. Name (Text Box (Single))

2. Duty Station (Multiple Choice (Single Selection) with Other)

Other   1   BADL   1   BUFF   2   DAAV   1   EFMO   1   FOUS   1   HEHO   1   HOME   1   HSTR   1   INDU   2   JECA   1   KEWE   1   KNRI   1   PIPE   1   SACN   1   SCBL   2   TAPR   2   THRO   3   VOYA   3   WICA   3   WICR   2

3. What Program/Division best describes your primary area of responsibilities? (Multiple Choice (Single Selection) with Other)

Other   4   Administration (including IT)   3   Cultural Resources (including Archeology)   3   Natural Resources (Including I&M)   15   Interpretation & Education   1   Fire   6   Planning, Communications & Legislation   1   Partnerships   1 Response to "other"

4. How would you characterize your need of geospatial information/technology? (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Other   2   Need to perform advanced GIS analysis   8   Need to perform simple GIS analysis   16   Need to be able to use GIS/GPS for basic mapping   23   Need to use GPS to collect data   18   Need to use GPS to navigate   12   Need to view data/print maps   20   Don't need to use it   4 Response to "other"

5. Please select the specific needs/uses you have for GIS. (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Other   4   Base and reference map production   28   Vegetation--inventory, monitoring, restoration, analysis; Native and exotic vegetation coverage and analysis   25   Pest location and management   15   Bio-control insect release   4   Habitat or ecosystem studies/assessment/management   17   Wildlife studies/assessment/management   11   Soil surveys/studies   11   Fire--studies, response, prescribed, fuels   21   Landscaping   6   Water resources--quality, erosion threats/management, drainage   17   Air quality studies   4   Utilities--water (wells, irrigation, ditches, etc.), sewer, electrical, phone lines, etc.   18   Fence and gates, etc.--inventory/management   17   Roads and trails display and maintenance   20   Non-historic buildings and features   12   Historic buildings and features   18   Landscape architecture   5   Land management (boundaries, parcels, designated areas, etc.)   22   Archeological studies/management   13   Geological studies/management   12   Cultural studies/managment   17   Visitor use patterns   5   Historic land/resource use   13 Response to "other"

6. What feature(s) in your park(s) do you consider dynamic? That is, what things change over time and how often do they change? Examples may include changes in trail or road length or surface type, invasive exotics, visitor use patterns, erosion areas, etc. (Text Box (Multi))

7. How would you characterize your skill level in using Geospatial Information/Technology? (Multiple Choice (Single Selection) with Other)

Other   1   Advanced User   3   Intermediate User   10   Novice User - Skill level meets my needs   6   Novice User - Struggle to meet my needs   6   Non-User - Would like to learn basics   5   Non-User - Satisfied as is   1 Response to "other"

8. I use GIS software... (choose one) (Multiple Choice (Single Selection))

Daily   7   Weekly   14   Monthly   4   Annually   1   Never, but I might.   6

9. How do you rate the effectiveness of using GIS at your work? (Multiple Choice (Single Selection))

Not effective - Anytime I need to do someting with GIS, it's always a pain to get it done.   2   We do not have GIS where I work.   4   Very effective - I am able to do most GIS things I need to do or find help to do them and get it done quickly. Data and software are readily available.   13   Somewhat effective   12

10. What are the biggest hurdles to using GIS at your work? (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Other   15   Application (awareness of how GIS could be used in my position)   4   Instruction (access to training in basic GIS skills)   11   Instruction (access to advanced skills training and or periodic refresher courses)   11   Data (data are not well organized/structured and not stored in a single location)   5   Network performance (Does the network performance at your park negatively affect GIS operations?)   5   Time (Even with adequate GIS resources, I have little time to include GIS in my work flow.)   17 Response to "other"

11. The organization of geospatial data at my work is... (choose one) (Multiple Choice (Single Selection))

Great - I can quickly find the data I need.   10   Okay - If you've been around a while to know where the data are.   14   Poor - The data are hard to find and there are mulitple versions so once you find it, you're not sure it's what you need.   3   We have geospatial data?   3

12. I see the role of the GIS support office primarily as .... (you may choose more than one) (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Response to "other"

13. I request assistance from the GIS Technical Support Center in Madison... (choose one) (Multiple Choice (Single Selection))

Monthly   4   Annually   21   Do we have a GIS Technical Support Center?   5

14. How would you like to learn about geospatial activities of note in the region and nationally as well as GIS-related tips/tricks and "how tos"? (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Other   5   Email (Regional Listserver)   16   Regional Website   11   Electronic Newsletter (via email)   15   Regional Conference Call   3   Annual or biennial Midwest Region geospatial users meeting/conference.   11 Response to "other"

15. What type of geospatial training interests you the most? (pick two) (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection) with Other)

Response to "other"

16. Do you prefer training....(choose one) (Multiple Choice (Single Selection))

Onsite (at my place or work)   11   Offsite (must travel for the training)   9   Online (on my work computer)   12

17. What time of year is best for you to attend training? (Multiple Choice (Multi Selection))

Jan - Feb   23   March - April   8   May - June   2   July - August   3   Sept - Oct   3   Nov - Dec   12

18. Assuming a course was offered that you wanted to take, how likely are you to attend if it requires travel to another location in the region? (Multiple Choice (Single Selection) with Other)

Other   7   Definitely Attend   2   Very Likely   4   Somewhat Likely   12   Not Bloody Likely   7   Definitely Not   1 Response to "other"

19. Are you interested in being a member of a Midwest GIS Advisory Group? (Yes/No)

No   26   Yes   6

20. Any comments, opinions etc. about geospatial activities in the region including the role of the Madison office (tech support center)? And if you hate these sort of surveys, do tell! (Text Box (Multi))