In September 2010, we mailed out 1,000 surveys to community members selected at random. Here are the questions and responses from the more than 30% of the community that responded:

 
 
1. Have you heard of the Silver Lake Reservoirs Conservancy?
Yes 251
No 78
 
1a. How did you hear about SLRC?
Newsletters 166
Banners 100
Community Meetings 100
Friends or Neighbors 114
Path Pals 25
Other 15
 
2. Have you attended any workshops or meetings over the last ten years addressing Silver Lake reservoir projects or future planning?
Yes 207
No 39
 
3. Do you use the new pedestrian paths on either side of the reservoirs with any regularity?
Yes 289
No 39
 
3a. If yes, how often?
Regularly (11+ times/month) 117
Often (6-10 times/month) 68
Occasionally (1–5 times/month) 97
 
4. The Meadow
I think it is a good idea 250
I don't think it is a good idea 54
I don't know enough to say one way or the other 122
 
5. The Eucalyptus Grove
I think it is a good idea 240
I don't think it is a good idea 72
6. The LADWP expects to take the drinking water to the two Silver Lake Reservoirs “offline” in approximately 2014, leaving them as open water bodies. In anticipation of more reservoir property becoming available to the community, please indicate which of the following uses of the space you would like to see:
 Yes No Not Sure
• Keep things as they have been progressing239 37 31
• Do nothing44 182 41
• Use existing LADWP buildings for community programs and services196 33 62
• Partner with education/conservation organizations to use existing facilities223 18 64
• Include more space for picnics and barbeques81 114 43
• Include public art installations140 113 53
• Increase access to the water in the lake88 193 34
• Add on-site parking to allow greater use of the property32 219 46
• Allow public cultural events136 121 53
• Add more kid-friendly features86 175 47
• Remove some of the existing lake area and replace it with park space29 230 43
• Include a community garden127 105 75
• Include educational facilities167 69 68
• Create a special area for wildlife off-limits to human access222 40 44
• Include a more formal personal exercise/fitness course52 177 69
• Include plantings to attract birds and butterflies256 12 32
• Include information kiosks for community events, local history, etc.123 120 58
• Allow paid overnight accommodation in the existing buildings8 250 43

7. Tell us about yourself. How many years have you lived in Silver Lake?

 
Years Answers
1–5 14
6–10 50
11–15 35
16–20 26
21–25 35
26–30 23
Years Answers
31–35 8
36–40 9
41–45 9
46–50 10
51–55 1
56 & Over 8
Do you currently rent or own your home?
Own 232
Rent 65
Both 2
 
Do you have any children 12 or under in the household?
Yes 60
No 233