CIP 2004 Canoe & Kayak Registration Questionnaire
Ranked by Average Score
Score 0 to 5
1 Which of the following do you feel would most improve paddling in Iowa?
Better Water Quality- Rivers 252 3.23
Protection of Scenic Views & Places 246 3.15
Better Water Quality- Lakes 238 3.05
Streambank Habitat Improvement 224 2.87
Water Trails… 220 2.82
Remote Camping Areas 216 2.77
Additional Access 214 2.74
Better-designed Canoe Access 199 2.55
Dam Removal & Safety Modifications 197 2.52
Purchase of Riverside Parkland 196 2.51
Single Number Decal 176 2.26
DNR Rec Paddling Program 166 2.13
Paddling Safety Programs 160 2.05
White-water Courses 156 2
Unsure
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2 Do you expect the fee you pay now to be used for these improvements? 46 4 2 52
88% 8% 4% 100%
3 Would you support a fee increase? 38 11 14 63
60% 18% 22% 100%
4 Would you support removing fees for paddlecraft altogether? 5 26 17 48
10% 54% 36% 100%
5 Are you likely to view increase registration fees more favorably if your issues of 50 3 11 64
question 1 are better addressed by the DNR? 78% 5% 17% 100%
$0  $        1  $        3  $        5  $6-9  $10=<
6 If there were a way to make annual donations toward a paddling-oriented program 9 1 3 18 2 17
with in the DNR, how much would you be likely to donate?
7 Would you support fees on smaller boats? 9 11 6 26
35% 42% 23% 100%
$101- $501- $1001-
8 How much on average did you spend in the past year on canoeing or kayaking,  <$100  $500  $1000  $5000  <$5000
including purchase of boats, gear, food, fuel, camping/motel/lodge/ restaurants, ect.? 4 16 15 14 0