North Temperate Lakes LTER: Northern Wisconsin Lake Resident Survey 2005, 2008, 2012

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.

本调研旨在探明受访者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。调研问题涵盖多个维度：包括受访者在购置威斯康星州维拉斯县（Vilas County）湖畔房产前经历的房产搜寻流程、其家庭在维拉斯县湖泊上参与的各类活动、对所在湖泊未来的态度、对当前湖泊现状的认知，以及期望自家湖泊能够得到改进的各项品质。本次调研同时收集了受访者的人口统计学信息，以及其所在湖泊的背景资料。调研采用两类方法：一是基于互联网的线上调查，二是邮寄问卷调查。该调研于2005年开展，并于2008年重复进行。