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Do you agree with the above Vision Statement?

"Kneehill County is first and foremost a rural community that values safety and good government for our citizens. We will grow as a community by encouraging responsible development that supports our resource-based economy. This means investing in and enhancing infrastructure and services. Through Council policy, our Administration will continue to promote and protect our community through environmental responsibility, prosperity, and positive relationships with our citizens, private sector and government partners."
How about your vision for a sustainable community, how would you complete the following?
Do you feel that the County actively encourages responsible development?





Do you think the County has adequately invested in infrastructure?





Do you think the County provides sufficient services?





In your opinion, is the County actively protecting our environment?





Do you agree that in Kneehill County Agriculture is the primary economic activity?





Do you agree that Agricultural land in Kneehill County should be protected?





Do you agree that a diversity of agricultural uses should be encouraged in Kneehill County?





While the protection of agricultural land within Kneehill County for agricultural uses isimportant, sometimes industrial and commercial development may outweigh the need to protect farmland.





While the protection of agricultural land within Kneehill County for agricultural uses is important, sometimes the need for rural residential development may outweigh the needto protect farmland.





Hamlets should provide the County's future residential needs. Do you agree with this statement?





The County should encourage recreation and tourism by promoting and supporting more public open spaces, recreation and cultural facilities within the County. Do you agree with this statement?





The County should encourage recreation and tourism by promoting and supporting morepublic open spaces, recreation and cultural facilities in other municipalities (neighbouringtowns and villages). Do you agree with this statement?





Water is a vital component for the County's future. Is the County adequately managing groundwater and potable water systems in a sustainable manner?





Does the County provide Municipal Service (such as roads, water and emergency services) in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner?





The County has had established ESAs since 1991, and has recently revised these areasconsiderably in a 2010 study.Are you aware that the County has established ESAs?

The County has identified lands of ecological and environmental importance in a document called Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs); this document is referenced in the current MDP.
While the promotion of productive agricultural land is important, the protection ofestablished Environmentally Significant Areas is vital? Do you agree with this statement?





Is Kneehill County meeting the needs required to maintain environmental sustainability?





What are your priority areas for ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING in Kneehill County?
How would you implement your suggestions for ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING?
Do you have any final comments?
Where do you live? (Please check the box that applies to you):






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