Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan
Chapter 6. Issues and Concerns
Table 6-4. Importance of Watershed Issues (continued)
Very Somewhat
Not Likely Not
Important Important Neutral Important Important
(2 points) (1 point) (0 points) (-1 point) (-2 points) Totals
Flooding 41*2=82 28*1=28 16*0=0 5*-1=-5 1*-2=-2 103
Tourism Impacts 35*2=70 38*1=38 14*0=0 1*-1=-1 2*-2=-4 103
Economic Development 42*2=84 28*1=28 14*0=0 3*-1=-3 4*-2=-8 101
Historical & Cultural Heritage 31*2=62 37*1=37 19*0=0 1*-1=-1 1*-2=-2 96
Storm Water Runoff 26*2=52 40*1=40 19*0=0 3*-1=-3 1*-2=-2 87
Mine Drainage/Mine Lands 37*2=74 24*1=24 20*0=0 5*-1=-5 4*-2=-8 85
ATV/Snowmobile Conflicts 31*2=62 20*1=20 26*0=0 2*-1=-2 12*-2=-24 56
Other
Continued, well regulated access for oil and gas development
Preserving scenic views
6. What are the top three service/amenities that are lacking within the watershed?
35 Public Restrooms
22 Restaurants
13 Gas Stations
10 Emergency Services
10 Erosion and sediment control
10 Events and activities for tourists
10 Fast food restaurants
10 Feed mills
10 Food markets
10 Garbage bins
7 Cell phone services
4 Picnic areas
4 Rest areas
4 Programs for kids
4 Parking
4 Parks
4 Paved trails
3 ATV and snowmobile trails
3 Good paying jobs
3 Greenway identification
3 High speed internet
3 Highway access
3 Hotels and motels
3 Hunting access
2 Allegheny River access
2 Boat launches
2 Book stores
2 Bus tours
2 Camping areas
2 Camping with electricity and sewer
2 Clothing store
2 Costas
2 Industries
2 Information
2 Natural springs for public use
2 New roads, completion of 219
2 Outdoor stores
2 Public rest stops
2 Shopping
2 Speed limit enforcement
2 Trails for biking and walking
2 Veterinarians
1 Jobs
1 Lodging
1 Machinery dealers
1 Road maintenance
1 Rustic campgrounds
1 Scenic vistas
1 Wilderness areas
1 Wal-Mart
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