Re: [Paddlewise] Minnesota DNR Survey

When Sarah and I were presenting our slideshow at REI this week a couple of
people mentioned that they had received the survey.  I believe it is geared
toward the DNR estimating use of the water trail and other kayak friendly
facilities/camp sites which as you know are few and far between in Minnesota.
Make sure you let them know that you use the water trail at least once a week,
and perhaps you could suggest that they add a few wood-fired saunas to the
campsites!  With luck we can meet up with some DNR folks at the Canoe event next
weekend.  If nothing else the water trail association should have a booth at the
event.

Patrick Maun wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> I received a Sea Kayak Survey from the Minnesota DNR (Department of
> Natural Resources) the other day. The enclosed letter said that a
> select number of these surveys were being sent out (I don't have the
> survey with me now so can't get specific on the language). I am
> survey 426 which means that quite a few went out. Question are geared
> specifically towards usage of Minnesota's North Shore of Lake
> Superior and the Lake Superior Water Trail. Other questions include
> number of boats other that the one registered, other sports, how much
> money does my group (doesn't mention solo) spend on the North Shore.
> How much edumakation has I gots and how much money am I making. One
> of the interesting aspects of the survey (which is primarily a
> STRONGLY AGREE ____ STRONGLY DISAGREE type of thing), were the
> questions like (again I am paraphrasing) I don't (do) kayak on Lake
> Superior because: the waves are too big, the water is too cold,
> concern for safety etc.
>
> I am curious about what prompted the survey and will probably call
> the DNR and look into it. Anyone else on the list get the survey and
> what are your thoughts?
>
> -Patrick
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