Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what extent would you trust local government state associations such as MTA, MML, MAC, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust regional planning organizations such as SEMCOG, NEMCOG, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust nonprofits dedicated to energy issues to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust private energy contractors or consultants to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of “being green” are important aspects of local government leadership?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in environment and natural resources (e.g., water, solid waste, agriculture, forestry)

Thinking about the Great Lakes overall, would you rate their current condition as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes have a significant impact on your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for Michigan?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's policies and operation do not impact the health of the Great Lakes?

Should federal governments (the United States and Canada) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should state governments (Michigan, other states, and Canadian provinces) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should local governments have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should your jurisdiction's government have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should businesses and industries have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should individual citizens have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from stormwater sewers and streets should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from farms and the agricultural sector should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on waste water systems' overflow release should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on septic system inspections and maintenance should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations to limit water diversion from the Great Lakes should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality, even if it requires higher taxes?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose phasing out coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions in the Great Lakes region, even if the cost of electricity increases?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose preventing new construction on wetlands, even if it limits economic development?