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Silver Lake Reservoirs Conservancy


The Silver Lake Reservoirs Conservancy (SLRC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the historical, aesthetic, ecological and recreational benefits of Silver Lake’s open waters and surrounding open space.

Survey 2010

For a complete list of survey responses and comments SLRC 2010 SURVEY RESPONSES.
To view the original SLRC 2010 Survey Questionnaire SLRC_Survey_2010
Both downloads are a PDF file and will require Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reader.

We’ve compiled the totals for all of the survey sections along with comments, suggestions and added anyone who wanted to be placed on the mailing list.

Silver Lake Reservoir Conservancy mailed out 1000 surveys on Sept. 11th

Completed surveys:
Website 43
Mail 285
Faxed 1
Returned (no longer at address, etc) 30
TOTAL 329

 

Winners of the $50.00 gift certificates (Reservoir/Silver Lake Wine/Barbrix):

Jennifer Flanders (Reservoir)
Eva Wagoner (Reservoir)
Lois Martin (Reservoir)
Eli Despres (Reservoir)
David Hung (Barbrix)

SURVEY QUESTIONS YES NO NOT SURE
Keep things as they have been progressing 239 37 31
Do nothing 44 182 41
Use the existing LA DWP buildings for community programs and services 196 33 62
Partner with education/conservation organizations to use existing facilities 223 18 64
Include more space for picnics and barbeques 81 114 43
Include public art installations 140 113 53
Increase access to the water in the lake 88 193 34
Add on-site parking to allow greater use of the property 32 219 46
Allow public cultural events 136 121 53
Add more kid-friendly features 82 172 47
Remove some of the existing lake are and replace it with park space 29 230 43
Include a community garden 127 105 75
Include educational facilities 167 69 68
Create a special area for wild life off-limits to human access 222 40 44
Include a more formal personal exercise/fitness course 52 177 69
Include plantings to attrach birds and butterflies 266 12 32
Include infomration kiosks for community events, local history, etc. 123 120 58
Allow paid overnight accommodation in the existing buildings 8 250 43

 

1. Have you heard of the Silver Lake Reservoirs Conservancy?
No 78
Yes 251
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?
No 207
Yes 127
3. Do you use the new pedestrian paths on either side of the reservoirs with any regularity?
No 39
Yes 289
If yes, how often:
Occasionally (1-5 times per month) 97
Often (6-10 times per month) 68
Regularly (more than 11 times/month) 117
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. AFTER THE RESERVOIRS GO OFFLINE AS DRINKING WATER SOURCES

The LADWP expects to take the drinking water in 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 your preference about the following possible uses:
Yes No Not Sure
Keep things as they have been progressing 239 37 31
Do nothing 44 182 41
Use the existing LA DWP buildings for community programs and services 196 33 62
Partner with education/conservation organizations to use existing facilities 223 18 64
Include more space for picnics and barbeques 81 114 43
Include public art installations 140 113 53
Increase access to the water in the lake 88 193 34
Add on-site parking to allow greater use of the property 32 219 46
Allow public cultural events 136 121 53
Add more kid-friendly features 86 175 47
Remove some of the existing lake are and replace it with park space 29 230 43
Include a community garden 127 105 75
Include educational facilities 167 69 68
Create a special area for wild life off-limits to human access 222 40 44
Include a more formal personal exercise/fitness course 52 177 69
Include plantings to attach birds and butterflies 266 12 32
Include information kiosks for community events, local history, etc. 123 120 58
Allow paid overnight accommodation in the existing buildings 8 250 43
7. Tell us about yourself. How long have you lived in Silver Lake:
Years # of Answers Years # of Answers Years # of Answers Years # of Answers
1 5 16 3 31 2 46 2
2 4 17 2 32 2 47 1
3 8 18 6 33 48 4
4 6 19 1 34 1 49
5 9 20 14 35 3 50 3
6 9 21 4 36 2 51
7 9 22 13 37 2 52 1
8 15 23 4 38 2 53
9 1 24 2 39 54
10 16 25 12 40 3 55
11 7 26 8 41 56 1
12 10 27 3 42 2 57 1
13 1 28 3 43 3 58
14 7 29 44 59 2
15 10 30 9 45 4 60 4

 

Do you currently rent/own your home?
Own 232
Rent 65
Both 2
Do you have any children 12 or under in the household?
Yes 60
No 233