North Temperate Lakes LTER: Northern Wisconsin Lake Resident Survey 2005 and 2008

The purpose of this survey was to understand what lake characteristics people value most, what activities they enjoy most, and what they expect for the future of northern Wisconsin lakes. Questions covered aspects such as the property search process individuals went through leading up to their purchase of lakeshore property in Vilas County WI, what activities the individual's household participate in on lakes in Vilas County WI, their attitude about the future of their lake, their perception of the current state of their lake, and lake qualities they would like improved on their lake. Demographics of the respondents and background information about their lake were also collected. Two types of surveying methodologies were used for this survey, one being an internet-based survey, while the other was a mail survey. Surveys were conducted in 2005 and repeated in 2008.本调研旨在探明人们最为看重的湖泊特征、最喜爱的湖畔活动，以及对威斯康星州北部湖泊未来发展的期许。调研问卷涵盖多维度内容，包括受访者在购置美国威斯康星州维拉斯县湖畔房产前的房产搜寻流程、其家庭在维拉斯县各湖泊参与的各类活动、对所属湖泊未来的态度、对湖泊当前状态的认知，以及期望优化改善的湖泊品质。此外，本次调研还收集了受访者的人口统计学特征数据，以及其所属湖泊的相关背景资料。本调研采用两类调研方法：其一为网络调查，其二为纸质邮寄调查。调研分别于2005年开展，并于2008年完成重复实施。