Public Opinion Surveys

Public opinion surveys are one of the ways the CRD gathers information about the public's views on wastewater treatment. It is imperative that resident's views are taken into consideration during the planning process, and that these views are incorporated into the decision-making process.

March/April 2009

The CRD created a survey to assess resident's views on the triple bottom line criteria of environmental, social and economic values. The Wastewater Survey results are now being compiled for a June 2009 Report.

October, 2007

Running on the beach, winter

The CRD commissioned Ipsos Reid to conduct a public opinion poll to better understand the public’s views on the CRD’s sewage treatment strategy. The survey will also be integral when deciding where to locate new sewage treatment facilities in the region.

November, 2006

An opinion survey was conducted to find out how well the public understand the CRD and to learn what residents think wastewater treatment priorities should be for the region.

March, 2004

Toward a treatment plan for our region's future.

The CRD commissioned Ipsos-Reid to conduct a public opinion poll to better understand resident's attitudes, values, and expectations with regards to Liquid Waste Management.

© Image courtesy of Cheyenne Glasgow