In this survey our questions are about the coastal Cape Fear area. By the coastal Cape Fear area we mean the coastal counties of Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick.
Is this residence located in

(1) New Hanover,
(2) Pender,
(3) or Brunswick county?
<4> Some other location
<99> Don't know

Is this residence located

(1) in the city of Wilmington,
(2) in the town of Wrightsville Beach,
(3) on Pleasure Island (Carolina, Kure or Wilmington Beaches),
(4) or in some other part of New Hanover county?
<99> Don't know

Do you own or rent your apartment or house?

(1) Own
(2) Rent

<99> Refused to answer

Are you a year-round resident in the coastal Cape Fear area?

(1) yes
(2) no

<99> Don't Know

How long have you lived in this area?
<< __ __ Enter the number of years >>
<< Enter 0 if less than 1 year >>
<< Enter 99 if 99 years or more >>
<< Enter 9999 if Don't know or refused >>

How long have you been coming here as a seasonal resident?
<< __ __ Enter the number of years >>
<< Enter 0 if less than 1 year >>
<< Enter 99 if 99 years or more >>
<< Enter 9999 if Don't know or refused >>

Overall, How satisfied are you with life in the Coastal Cape Fear area -->

(1) Very satisfied
(2) Satisfied
(3) Dissatisfied, or
(4) Very dissatisfied?

<99> Don't know/no answer

What do you think is the most important problem facing the area?

<10> Crime- general reference	<20> Education- general reference
<11> Drugs	<21> Need newschools
<12> Violence	<22> School repairs
<13> Youth gangs	<23> Student achievement/scores
<14> Other crime	<24> Other education
<30> Traffic- general reference	<40> Development- general reference
<31> Congestion	<41> Drainage problems
<32> Stop lights	<42>Zoning enforcement
<33> College Rd/Oleander/Market	<43> Crowding/population
<34>Other traffic	<44> Lack of planning
<50> Environment- general reference
<51> Loss of trees/habitat	<54> Dirty ocean /water
<52> Hog farms	<55>Sewage/septic systems
<53> Pfeisteria/red tide	<56> Other environment
<60> Politics	<70> Other

<99> Don't know/no answer

Thinking back over the last five years, would you say that life in Cape Fear area has become -->

(1) Better,
(2) Worse, or
(3) It hasn't changed very much?

<99> Don't know/No answer

Thinking ahead over the next five years, do you think that life in Cape Fear area will become -->

(1) Better,
(2) Worse, or
(3) won't change very much?

<99> Don't know/No answer

The next few questions are about your use of the outdoors, including the ocean and the waterways. During the past summer, did you swim, waterski, or windsurf in the coastal Cape Fear area -->

(1) More than once a week,
(2) About once a week,
(3) 2 or three times a month,
(4) once a month,
(5) or less than once a month?

<6> not a user -- (i.e. didn't swim etc.)
<99> not sure

In the past summer, did you go boating in the coastal Cape Fear area-->

(1) More than once a week,
(2) About once a week,
(3) 2 or three times a month,
(4) once a month,
(5) or less than once a month?

<6> not a user -- (I.e. didn't boat)
<99> not sure

How about watching birds or observing other wild creatures in the coastal Cape Fear area -->

(1) More than once a week,
(2) About once a week,
(3) 2 or three times a month,
(4) once a month,
(5) or less than once a month?

(if asked, this does not include just watching birds in the backyard)
<6> not a user -- (i.e. didn't bird)
<99> not sure

When you were observing birds or other wild creatures, were you

(1) just watching around your home,
(2) watching at a place other than your home,
(3) or, did you do some of both?

<99> Don't know/no answer

Did you sport fish in the coastal Cape Fear area -->

(1) More than once a week,
(2) About once a week,
(3) 2 or three times a month,
(4) once a month,
(5) or less than once a month?

<6> not a user -- (i.e. didn't fish)
<99> not sure

The next few questions are about other activities in the area. During the past year, did you ever attend a performance or other event at Thalian Hall?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

During the past year, did you visit Saint John's Museum?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

During the past year, did you visit the battleship North Carolina?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

During the past year, did you attend a high school athletic contest?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

During the past year, did you attend a UNCW athletic contest?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

During the past year, did you attend a Wilmington Hammerheads game?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<3> Never heard of Hammerheads
<99> No answer/not sure

Now we have some questions about your experiences with Hurricane Bonnie. Did you stay in your house or apartment for hurricane Bonnie?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<3> Was not in area
<99> Don't know

Looking back at your decision to stay in your house or apartment for Hurricane Bonnie, would you do the same thing today?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<3> Not sure/uncertain
<99> Don't know/no asnwer

Did you experience any damage from Hurricane Bonnie?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<3> Was not in area

<99> Don't know

Overall, would you say that your hurricane damage was -->

(1) Very severe,
(2) severe,
(3) moderate, or
(4) minimal?

<99> Don't know

Now I am going to read you a number of concerns that some people have expressed about the quality of life in the coastal Cape Fear area. Please tell me if you think each of these is a critical problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a problem at all.
First, controlling traffic congestion. Do you think this is -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Not enough good jobs to keep young people here. Do you think this is -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Population growth -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Maintaining the supply of clean drinking water -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

High cost of housing -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Loss of natural areas and open spaces -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Crime -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Maintaining the health of the ocean and waterways -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Adequate treatment of sewage -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Public education -->

(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Zoning to control growth -->


(1) a critical problem,
(2) a very serious problem,
(3) a somewhat serious problem,
(4) or not a problem at all?

<99> don't know

Now, I'm going to read you a series of statements. Please tell me which statement is closest to your opinion.

(1) First, the coastal Cape Fear area needs more development, or
[ SHORT PAUSE]

(2) There is already too much development in the coastal Cape Fear area.

<3> Depends on type of development
<4> Both
<5> Neither

<99> don't know

Which one of the next three statements is closest to your opinion-->

(1) We need stricter environmental regulations, even if these regulations cost jobs, or

(2) Our environmental regulations are good as they are now, or
(3) Our environmental regulations are too strict and an unnecessary burden to business and industry.
<4> Depends on type of development
<5> R says all three
<6> Some should be stricter, others less strict
<99> don't know


Many people are involved in environmental issues in the coastal Cape Fear area. As sources of environmental information, how much trust do you have in Wilmington officials?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

Many people are involved in environmental issues in the coastal Cape Fear area. As sources of environmental information, how much trust do you have in Wrightsville Beach officials?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

Many people are involved in environmental issues in the coastal Cape Fear area. As sources of environmental information, how much trust do you have in your town officials?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

As sources of environmental information, how much trust do you have in the county commissioners?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

As a source of environmental information, how much trust do you have in the Wilmington Star-News?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

As a source of environmental information, how much trust do you have in UNCW?

(1) A great deal of trust,
(2) some trust,
(3) not much trust,
(4) or none at all?

<99> don't know

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Further development, both residential and commercial, along the ocean or shoreline of the coastal Cape Fear area should be prohibited.

(1) Agree
(2) or disagree?

<99> Don't know

Town and city officials are doing a good job protecting the quality of life in the coastal Cape Fear area.

(1) Agree
(2) or disagree?

<99> Don't know

Would you say that local government is

(1) pretty much run by a few special interests looking out for themselves

(2) or, that it is run for the benefit of all the people?

<99> Don't know/ no answer

A variety of proposals are being talked about in our area for dealing with future damage from hurricanes. How do you feel about each of the following proposals.
The state should purchase properties on barrier islands so that residents may relocate.

(1) Do you strongly agree,
(2) agree,
(3) disagree,
(4) strongly disagree with this proposal?

<99> Don't know

Future residential development on barrier islands should be stopped.

(1) Do you strongly agree,
(2) agree,
(3) disagree, or
(4) strongly disagree with this proposal?

<99> Don't know

Building codes on barrier islands should be designed to limit hurricane damage to buildings.

(1) Strongly agree,
(2) agree,
(3) disagree, or
(4) strongly disagree?

<99> Don't know

Current regulations are adequate but should be better enforced.

(1) Strongly agree
(2) agree
(3) disagree
(4) strongly disagree

<99> Don't know

We should continue current regulations as they are.

(1) Strongly agree
(2) agree
(3) disagree
(4) strongly disagree

<99> Don't know

Now I have just a few final questions so we can make comparisons among all the people in our survey.
In what year were you born?

<< __ __ Enter the last two years of the year of birth >>
<< Enter 9999 if Don't know or refused >>

Were any of your grandparents born in Wilmington?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> Don't know no answer

Were either of your parents born in Wilmington?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> Don't know no answer

Are you presently employed?

(1) Yes
(2) No

<3> Refused to answer

Are you retired?

(1) Yes
(2) No

<3> Refused to answer
<99> Don't know

Are you currently looking for work outside the home?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> No answer/not sure

Which of the following includes the highest level of formal education that you have completed -->

(1) high school or less education
(2) some college or technical school after high school
(3) a four year college degree
(4) or, some education beyond a four year college degree?

<99>

Was the institution you received your four year degree from

(1) Public, or
(2) Private?

<3> Can't recall/not sure
<99> Don't know
Which of the following racial or ethnic groups would you say includes you -->

(1) black or African-american
(2) white American
(3) American Indian, or
(4) another race or ethnic group?

<99> Don't know
Are you curently -->

(1) married,
(2) widowed,
(3) divorced,
(4) separated, or
(5) have you never been married?

<99> Don't know/no answer

Would you describe yourself politically as -->

(1) very liberal
(2) somewhat liberal
(3) somewhat conservative
(4) or, very conservative?
<5> Middle of Road /Moderate<>
<99> Don't know, no answer
Would you say that you have been born again or have had a born again experience, that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ?

<1> Yes
<2> No

<99> Don't know/no answer

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or what?

<1> Republican
<2> Democrat
<3> Independent
<4> Other party (i.e. a "what")

<99> Don't know/no answer
Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: When I make plans, I am almost certain that I can make them work.

(1) Agree, or
(2) Disagree?

<99> Don't know, no answer
Many times I feel that I have little influence over the things that happen to me.

(1) Agree, or
(2) Disagree?

<99> Don't know, no answer
I am going to read you a list of income groups. Please stop me when I get to the group that includes your total household income before taxes last year -->

(1) Under $10,000
(2) $10,000 to $20,000
(3) $20,000 to $30,000
(4) $30,000 to $40,000
(5) $40,000 to $50,000
(6) $50,000 to $60,000
(7) $60,000 to $70,000
(8) $70,000 to $80,000
(9) $80,000 to $90,000
(10) $90,000 to $100,000
(11) Over $100,000
<12> refused

<99> Don't know
How many children under the age of 16 live at this residence?
< Enter the number of children >



<99> Don't know/no answer

Now our instructions are to ask each person we talk to if they are

(1) a Male
(2) or a Female

<3> refused

<99> Don't know
That is all the questions we have tonight. Thank you for your time and cooperation.