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1 DHM Research | EarthFix Clean Water Act Survey, July 2012

1. Survey Collaborators The EarthFix survey collaboration includes local public radio stations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and DHM Research. 2. Referencing DHM Research All website and on-air references as: Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall or DHM Research. DHM Research is an independent and non-partisan public opinion research and consultation firm based in Portland, Oregon. 3. Research Methodology This quantitative research involved a statewide online survey of the Northwest’s general population, age 18+ conducted between July 9 and July 14, 2012. The sample size was 1,200. Four hundred respondents were selected from each state (as a stratified versus proportional sample). The data are reported based on the total sample and broken out for each state. The data for the total sample is weighted to reflect the proportional percentage of population that each state contributes to the Northwest. Quotas and weighting techniques standard to research were used to assure that the findings reflect the demographics of the population in each state. 4. Statement of Limitations Any sampling of opinions or attitudes is subject to a margin of error, which represents the difference between a sample of a given population and the total population (here, residents in the Northwest). For a sample size of 1,200, if the respondents answered 90% one way and 10% the other, the margin would be +/- 1.7%. If they answered a particular question in the proportion of 50% each way the margin of error would be +/-2.8%. For the state sample sizes of 400, the 90% and 50% margins of error are +/- 2.9% and +/-4.9%. 1 In gathering responses, DHM Research employed a variety of quality control measures, including questionnaire pre-testing and monitoring interviews.

1 The reason for the differences lie in the fact that when response categories are relatively even in size, each is numerically smaller and thus slightly less able-‐on a statistical basis-‐ to approximate the larger population. These plus-‐minus error margins represent differences between the sample and total population at a confidence interval, or probability, calculated to be 95%. This means that there is a 95% probability that the sample taken for this study would fall within the stated margins of error if compared with the results achieved from surveying the entire population.


EarthFix Clean Water Act Survey July 9 – July 14, 2012; N=1,200 (N=400 ID, OR, WA)

Ages 18+ using an online panel of residents 10 Minutes; Margin of error +/- 2.8% for Total; +/- 4.9% for State

DHM Research Below is a list of environmental issues in your community. Indicate how much you worry about each one (randomize list)

Response Category A great

deal A fair

amount Only a little

Not at all

Don’t know

1. The quality of your drinking water Total, N=1200 31% 29% 23% 15% 2% Idaho, N=400 31% 24% 27% 16% 2% Oregon, N=400 36% 25% 19% 17% 2% Washington, N=400 29% 32% 25% 14% 1% 2. The health of local rivers, streams, and lakes Total, N=1200 24% 40% 26% 8% 2% Idaho, N=400 26% 32% 29% 11% 2% Oregon, N=400 26% 41% 22% 10% 2% Washington, N=400 22% 41% 28% 7% 3% 3. The air quality in your community Total, N=1200 21% 30% 29% 17% 2% Idaho, N=400 23% 27% 30% 17% 4% Oregon, N=400 22% 32% 25% 19% 2% Washington, N=400 20% 30% 32% 15% 2% 4. Industrial pollution Total, N=1200 16% 30% 32% 19% 3% Idaho, N=400 14% 27% 31% 24% 5% Oregon, N=400 18% 30% 29% 21% 2% Washington, N=400 16% 31% 34% 16% 3% 5. Agricultural pollution Total, N=1200 12% 27% 36% 21% 4% Idaho, N=400 12% 28% 31% 23% 6% Oregon, N=400 11% 27% 38% 22% 2% Washington, N=400 13% 27% 36% 20% 4% 6. The health of area forests Total, N=1200 19% 35% 30% 14% 3% Idaho, N=400 18% 33% 31% 15% 3% Oregon, N=400 20% 35% 27% 16% 1% Washington, N=400 19% 34% 31% 13% 3%


7. Which of these are you most worried about?

Response Category Total

N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

The quality of your drinking water 35% 34% 36% 34% The health of local rivers, streams, and lakes 24% 24% 23% 24% The air quality in your community 17% 22% 17% 15% Industrial pollution 11% 5% 11% 13% Agricultural pollution 5% 4% 3% 6% The health of area forests 9% 11% 9% 9%

8. All things considered, how would you rate the water quality in [state]? [skip to Q10 if

excellent or good]


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Excellent 25% 17% 32% 23% Good 57% 65% 55% 56% Fair 14% 12% 10% 17% Poor 2% 4% 1% 2% Don’t know 2% 2% 2% 2%

9. (If fair or poor to Q8) Why do you rate the water quality as fair/poor? (open)


N=198 Idaho N=64

Oregon N=45

Washington N=78

Contains pollutants/Water is dirty 27% 18% 20% 31% Dislike taste 21% 29% 23% 18% Middle of the road/room for improvement 11% 10% 8% 12% Bad/declining quality-general 7% 2% 13% 5% Contains chlorine 5% 5% 5% 5% Contains chemicals/additives 4% 4% 6% 4% Inconsistency in water quality 4% 4% 7% 3% Hard water/too many minerals 4% 14% 3% 5% Prefer filtered or bottled water-general 4% 6% 8% 1% All other responses 3% or

less 4% or less

11% or less

2% or less

None/nothing 2% 2% 5% 1% Don’t know 21% 19% 12% 24%


10. In the last 40 years would you say that water quality in [state] has improved greatly, improved somewhat, stayed about the same, declined somewhat, declined greatly, or don’t know?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Improved greatly 5% 4% 6% 5% Improved somewhat 26% 19% 28% 27% Stayed the same 33% 34% 33% 32% Declined somewhat 14% 15% 11% 15% Declined greatly 2% 1% 3% 2% Don’t know 20% 27% 19% 20% Below are different causes of water pollution. What is your best estimate of how much each of these contributes to the pollution of waterways in [state]? (Randomize list)

Response Category A lot A fair


Not at all

Don’t know

11. Factories and industry dumping waste Total, N=1200 22% 37% 26% 6% 10% Idaho, N=400 15% 28% 28% 13% 16% Oregon, N=400 26% 35% 25% 4% 10% Washington, N=400 21% 41% 26% 5% 8% 12. Homeowners using chemicals and fertilizers on their lawns Total, N=1200 12% 36% 37% 7% 9% Idaho, N=400 11% 31% 37% 8% 14% Oregon, N=400 11% 33% 40% 8% 9% Washington, N=400 13% 39% 35% 5% 7% 13. Farmers and agricultural producers using chemicals and fertilizers on their fields Total, N=1200 20% 40% 27% 4% 9% Idaho, N=400 18% 37% 26% 6% 13% Oregon, N=400 20% 39% 28% 5% 9% Washington, N=400 21% 41% 27% 3% 8% 14. Runoff from large containment lots for cattle, pigs, and other animals Total, N=1200 13% 34% 34% 6% 12% Idaho, N=400 13% 33% 30% 9% 15% Oregon, N=400 15% 33% 35% 8% 9% Washington, N=400 12% 36% 35% 5% 12% 15. Discharge from sewage treatment plants Total, N=1200 15% 32% 34% 9% 11% Idaho, N=400 9% 25% 38% 12% 17% Oregon, N=400 20% 34% 29% 7% 10% Washington, N=400 13% 32% 36% 9% 10%


16. Untreated sewage dumped into waterways Total, N=1200 20% 31% 31% 7% 11% Idaho, N=400 11% 21% 37% 13% 18% Oregon, N=400 27% 32% 27% 5% 9% Washington, N=400 19% 33% 33% 6% 11% 17. Stormwater runoff from roads and hard surfaces, carrying motor oils, heavy

metals, and animal waste Total, N=1200 21% 41% 26% 4% 7% Idaho, N=400 11% 41% 28% 7% 13% Oregon, N=400 21% 41% 29% 3% 7% Washington, N=400 24% 42% 24% 3% 6% 18. Elevated water temperatures, caused by factors such as logging streamside

trees, soil runoff, and taking water out of streams for human use Total, N=1200 11% 28% 39% 11% 11% Idaho, N=400 9% 22% 35% 19% 15% Oregon, N=400 13% 26% 38% 12% 12% Washington, N=400 10% 30% 42% 8% 10% 19. Chemicals used in common personal products, like prescription drugs, personal

hygiene and beauty products, and laundry detergent Total, N=1200 12% 35% 35% 8% 9% Idaho, N=400 9% 30% 36% 10% 15% Oregon, N=400 14% 33% 35% 10% 9% Washington, N=400 12% 37% 36% 7% 8%


20. (Repeat list in same order. Include “Other” category with text box.) Which do you think is the greatest source of water pollution in [state]?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Factories and industry dumping waste 18% 11% 19% 18% Homeowners using chemicals and fertilizers on their lawns

5% 6% 1% 6%

Farmers and agricultural producers using chemicals and fertilizers on their fields

14% 26% 12% 12%

Runoff from large containment lots for cattle, pigs, and other animals

4% 8% 3% 3%

Discharge from sewage treatment plants 5% 2% 9% 3% Untreated sewage dumped into waterways 13% 8% 17% 12% Stormwater runoff from roads and hard surfaces, carrying motor oils, heavy metals, and animal waste

25% 21% 20% 29%

Elevated water temperatures, caused by factors such as logging streamside trees, soil runoff, and taking water out of streams for human use.

4% 4% 7% 2%

Chemicals used in common personal products, like prescription drugs, personal hygiene and beauty products, and laundry detergent

9% 7% 8% 10%

Other 2% 3% 1% 2% Don’t know 2% 3% 2% 2%

A major contributor to water pollution is stormwater runoff, the rainwater that runs off hard surfaces, such as streets and parking lots, and carries things like motor oil, heavy metals, and animal waste. Below are a number of ways that experts agree would reduce stormwater pollution. Indicate if you would support or oppose each of the following. (Randomize list)

Response Category Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat Oppose

Strongly Oppose

Don’t know

21. Require new housing developments to have more native vegetation Total, N=1200 26% 43% 14% 8% 9% Idaho, N=400 21% 39% 18% 10% 12% Oregon, N=400 27% 41% 14% 8% 10% Washington, N=400 27% 46% 12% 7% 7% 22. Provide tax incentives to homeowners who replace glass lawns with native

vegetation Total, N=1200 21% 41% 17% 12% 9% Idaho, N=400 17% 33% 21% 18% 10% Oregon, N=400 25% 37% 15% 12% 12% Washington, N=400 20% 46% 17% 10% 7%


23. Change local development codes to encourage more multifamily housing, such as apartments and condominiums, rather than single family homes

Total, N=1200 5% 17% 34% 34% 10% Idaho, N=400 3% 14% 31% 41% 10% Oregon, N=400 7% 19% 26% 34% 14% Washington, N=400 4% 17% 39% 33% 7% 24. Restrict the use of pesticides and fertilizers on residential property Total, N=1200 15% 35% 26% 16% 8% Idaho, N=400 11% 26% 31% 22% 10% Oregon, N=400 15% 33% 24% 18% 10% Washington, N=400 16% 38% 26% 13% 6% 25. Add local taxes and fees for pesticides and fertilizers to fund water protection

programs Total, N=1200 12% 36% 22% 22% 8% Idaho, N=400 9% 32% 23% 26% 10% Oregon, N=400 14% 30% 22% 23% 11% Washington, N=400 12% 39% 22% 20% 7% 26. Prohibit washing cars on lawns and driveways Total, N=1200 5% 21% 35% 31% 8% Idaho, N=400 6% 14% 31% 36% 14% Oregon, N=400 5% 17% 33% 36% 9% Washington, N=400 5% 25% 37% 26% 6% 27. Toughen regulations on logging to protect rivers and streams, even if it means

higher prices for timber products Total, N=1200 14% 36% 24% 17% 10% Idaho, N=400 12% 29% 25% 23% 12% Oregon, N=400 14% 33% 21% 20% 11% Washington, N=400 14% 39% 25% 13% 9% 28. Invest tax dollars in education campaigns to inform the public about what they

can do to prevent pollution from stormwater runoff Total, N=1200 16% 45% 17% 13% 8% Idaho, N=400 17% 43% 13% 16% 11% Oregon, N=400 17% 43% 17% 12% 10% Washington, N=400 15% 47% 18% 14% 7%


29. Would you be willing to pay more for sewer services if it would improve the quality of your local waterways?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

No 28% 34% 32% 24% Net Yes 60% 55% 57% 63% Yes: 1-5% more 46% 41% 45% 47% Yes: 6-10% more 11% 9% 9% 12% Yes: 11-20% more 2% 2% 2% 2% Yes: 21% or more 1% 3% 1% 1% Don’t know 12% 12% 11% 13%

Here are the some basic types of infrastructure. Knowing that financial resources are limited, what priority should [state] give to repairing and upgrading each? (Randomize items)

Response Category Urgent priority

High priority

Medium priority

Low priority

Don’t know

30. Wastewater systems Total, N=1200 12% 38% 37% 8% 5% Idaho, N=400 11% 34% 33% 14% 8% Oregon, N=400 15% 38% 34% 7% 6% Washington, N=400 11% 38% 40% 7% 4% 31. Drinking water systems Total, N=1200 18% 43% 28% 6% 5% Idaho, N=400 22% 38% 26% 8% 6% Oregon, N=400 22% 39% 28% 7% 4% Washington, N=400 15% 46% 29% 6% 4% 32. Sewers Total, N=1200 8% 31% 47% 8% 6% Idaho, N=400 7% 29% 43% 13% 9% Oregon, N=400 9% 31% 44% 9% 6% Washington, N=400 8% 32% 49% 6% 5% 33. Roads and bridges Total, N=1200 22% 38% 32% 6% 3% Idaho, N=400 15% 35% 37% 9% 4% Oregon, N=400 25% 38% 29% 5% 3% Washington, N=400 22% 38% 32% 5% 3% 34. Garbage management Total, N=1200 5% 27% 47% 17% 5% Idaho, N=400 5% 22% 46% 21% 6% Oregon, N=400 6% 23% 45% 22% 5% Washington, N=400 5% 30% 48% 13% 4%


35. Electric power grid Total, N=1200 11% 31% 40% 12% 6% Idaho, N=400 12% 28% 32% 20% 9% Oregon, N=400 10% 29% 43% 11% 7% Washington, N=400 11% 34% 40% 11% 5% 36. School buildings Total, N=1200 14% 32% 37% 13% 4% Idaho, N=400 12% 31% 35% 16% 5% Oregon, N=400 16% 36% 34% 10% 4% Washington, N=400 12% 31% 39% 15% 4%

37. In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s wastewater

infrastructure a D-minus grade. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that as a nation we are currently spending $13 billion annually to maintain wastewater system, but that it takes at least $19 billion annually to meet our projected needs. Knowing this, how high of a priority do you believe it should be to upgrade [state’s] wastewater infrastructure? (Urgent priority, high priority, medium priority, low priority, don’t know)

Response Category Total N=1200

Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Urgent priority 14% 12% 19% 12% High priority 49% 45% 44% 52% Medium priority 30% 30% 28% 31% Low priority 4% 6% 4% 4% Don’t know 4% 7% 5% 2%


38. The United States Clean Water Act was signed into law in 1972. It established federal regulations and water quality standards for the nation’s rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, and other waterways. A major goal of the Clean Water Act was to stop the dumping of raw sewage into waterways. The vast majority of those discharges have been eliminated. However, many cities across the Pacific Northwest continue to dump raw sewage in violation of the law. With limited resources, cities have to prioritize how best to prevent and clean up water pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering allowing cities that are now dumping raw sewage into waterways more time to halt the practice so that they can concentrate their efforts on preventing and cleaning up water pollution caused by stormwater runoff. Raw sewage is a more serious pollutant but it affects a relatively small volume of water, while stormwater runoff is a relatively less serious pollutant but it affects a much greater volume of water. With that background, would you support the EPA extending the deadline for cities to halt dumping raw sewage into waterways if they commit to spending the resources to prevent and clean up water from stormwater runoff?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Strongly support extending the deadline 11% 9% 13% 9% Somewhat support extending the deadline 35% 33% 33% 37% Somewhat oppose extending the deadline 24% 25% 21% 25% Strongly oppose extending the deadline 18% 14% 17% 19% Don’t know 13% 19% 16% 9%

Another goal of the Clean Water Act was to protect waterways from becoming excessively warm. Fish and plants native to the Pacific Northwest require generally cool water temperatures. Below are some reasons that temperatures in waterways can increase. For each, indicate how much you believe it contributes to increased water temperatures in [state]. (Randomize list)


deal A fair


Not at all

Don’t know

39. Stormwater runoff that flows from warm surfaces, such as parking lots and roads in the summer, directly into waterways

Total, N=1200 21% 39% 26% 5% 9% Idaho, N=400 18% 34% 28% 6% 14% Oregon, N=400 22% 36% 26% 6% 11% Washington, N=400 22% 41% 26% 4% 7% 40. Water released from wastewater treatment plants Total, N=1200 14% 40% 30% 5% 12% Idaho, N=400 11% 35% 31% 5% 18% Oregon, N=400 16% 42% 25% 4% 14% Washington, N=400 13% 40% 33% 5% 10%



deal A fair


Not at all

Don’t know

41. Water pooled in reservoirs behind dams Total, N=1200 7% 28% 41% 9% 15% Idaho, N=400 10% 30% 32% 10% 18% Oregon, N=400 10% 27% 37% 11% 16% Washington, N=400 5% 28% 46% 7% 13% 42. Water released into waterways from industry and power plants Total, N=1200 21% 41% 24% 3% 11% Idaho, N=400 18% 35% 23% 7% 17% Oregon, N=400 24% 41% 20% 3% 13% Washington, N=400 20% 43% 27% 2% 9% 43. Logging that removes trees and shade plants near waterways Total, N=1200 21% 36% 27% 6% 10% Idaho, N=400 17% 35% 24% 12% 13% Oregon, N=400 25% 32% 26% 6% 11% Washington, N=400 21% 39% 27% 5% 9% 44. Soil erosion from logging, agriculture and urban development, which causes

muddy waterways that absorb more light and heat Total, N=1200 18% 40% 26% 5% 11% Idaho, N=400 17% 33% 27% 8% 16% Oregon, N=400 20% 33% 27% 7% 13% Washington, N=400 17% 45% 25% 4% 8%


45. When the Clean Water Act was passed forty years ago, it set regulations for many common chemicals that were dangerous to waterways and public health. Since then, innumerable new chemicals have been created in laboratories and introduced to commercial products. Considering that, which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? (rotate statements)


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

A. Before being used commercially, all new chemicals should be rigorously tested by the government to ensure they are safe for the environment and have minimal impact on water quality, even if this increases the cost and the time it takes before the chemicals come to market.

52% 50% 53% 52%

B. The development of new chemicals is important to keeping our manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical firms competitive. We should not slow down advancements with unreasonable government regulations. Companies that develop and use new chemicals should be responsible for testing their products to ensure they are safe for the environment and have minimal impact on water quality.

24% 27% 24% 24%

Neither 8% 8% 7% 9% Don’t know 15% 15% 16% 15%


Switching to a new topic, as you may be aware, there are at least six proposals to export coal to Asia from ports in Oregon and Washington. The coal would come from mines in Montana and Wyoming and would be transported through the Pacific Northwest by rail and barge. 46. Do you support or oppose transporting coal through the Pacific Northwest and exporting

it to other countries from ports in Oregon and Washington? (strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, strongly oppose, don’t know)


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Strongly support 16% 16% 18% 16% Somewhat support 39% 36% 37% 41% Somewhat oppose 16% 18% 16% 15% Strongly oppose 11% 9% 11% 12% Don’t know 17% 21% 18% 16%

Below are concerns that some people have about these proposals to transport coal through the Pacific Northwest and export it from ports in Oregon and Washington. For each, indicate your level of concern. (Randomize items)

Response Category Very

concerned Somewhat concerned

Not too concerned

Not at all concerned

Don’t know

47. Coal is a valuable American resource. We should not be exporting it to foreign countries

Total, N=1200 16% 28% 30% 17% 9% Idaho, N=400 19% 30% 23% 16% 11% Oregon, N=400 16% 24% 30% 19% 11% Washington, N=400 16% 31% 31% 15% 7% 48. We should be encouraging other nations to develop clean energy sources

rather than selling them coal, which is a major contributor to climate change Total, N=1200 25% 35% 20% 12% 8% Idaho, N=400 27% 28% 19% 15% 11% Oregon, N=400 24% 35% 20% 12% 9% Washington, N=400 26% 37% 20% 12% 6% 49. Our rail system is already congested. Transporting coal by rail will cause

further delays and increase shipping time for other goods. Total, N=1200 7% 20% 41% 23% 8% Idaho, N=400 4% 19% 38% 27% 11% Oregon, N=400 9% 18% 37% 26% 11% Washington, N=400 7% 22% 44% 21% 7% 50. There will be increased railroad traffic in local communities Total, N=1200 8% 23% 38% 24% 7% Idaho, N=400 5% 19% 37% 30% 10% Oregon, N=400 10% 18% 38% 24% 9% Washington, N=400 8% 27% 38% 22% 5%


51. Coal dust from barges and railroad cars is an environmental and public health risk

Total, N=1200 18% 34% 27% 12% 8% Idaho, N=400 15% 27% 31% 16% 10% Oregon, N=400 21% 31% 27% 11% 10% Washington, N=400 18% 38% 26% 11% 7% 52. Which are you most concerned about?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Coal is a valuable American resource. We should not be exporting it to foreign countries

17% 26% 15% 16%

We should be encouraging other nations to develop clean energy sources rather than selling them coal, which is a major contributor to climate change

34% 27% 33% 36%

Our rail system is already congested. Transporting coal by rail will cause further delays and increase shipping time for other goods.

4% 2% 4% 4%

There will be increased railroad traffic in local communities

4% 2% 4% 4%

Coal dust from barges and railroad cars is an environmental and public health risk

22% 16% 23% 23%

Other 2% 3% 3% 2% None, I don’t have any concerns 17% 25% 18% 15%

DEMOGRAPHICS 53. Gender


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Male 48% 48% 48% 48% Female 52% 52% 52% 52%

54. What is your age?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

18-24 11% 12% 10% 11% 25-34 20% 21% 20% 20% 35-44 11% 13% 14% 10% 45-54 27% 24% 24% 29% 55-64 17% 19% 17% 17% 65+ 14% 12% 15% 13%


55. What is the highest level of education you have had the opportunity to complete?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

8th grade or less 0% 1% 0% 0% Some high school 3% 1% 4% 2% High school graduate or GED 36% 40% 36% 35% Some college/2-year degree 35% 35% 34% 35% 4 year college degree 14% 13% 13% 14% Post-graduate degree 13% 9% 13% 14%

56. Which category best describes your 2011 gross household income, before

taxes? Remember to include everyone living in your household. Your best estimate will do.


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Less than $24,999 14% 19% 14% 13% $25,000-$49,999 23% 28% 26% 21% $50,000-$74,999 22% 20% 23% 22% $75,000-$99,999 20% 19% 17% 23% $100,000-$149,999 15% 11% 15% 16% $150,000 or more 5% 4% 4% 6%

57. Do you have any children under age 18 in your home?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Yes 25% 31% 22% 25% No 75% 69% 78% 75%

58. How long have you lived in [state]?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

0-2 years 3% 6% 4% 3% 3-5 years 6% 10% 5% 6% 6-10 years 10% 14% 11% 9% 11-20 years 20% 24% 19% 19% 21 years or more 60% 46% 62% 63%

59. Are you of Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino origin?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Yes 3% 5% 1% 4% No 96% 95% 98% 96% Refused 1% 0% 1% 1%


60. Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

White/Caucasian 89% 93% 90% 88% African American/Black 1% 0% 1% 1% Hispanic/Latino 1% 2% 0% 1% Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 1% 6% 7% Native American/Alaskan Native 1% 3% 0% 1% Two or more races/other 3% 1% 3% 3%

61. Are you currently registered to vote?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Yes 87% 77% 89% 89% No 12% 22% 10% 11% Don’t know 1% 1% 1% 0%

62. Do you own or rent your home?


N=1200 Idaho N=400

Oregon N=400

Washington N=400

Rent 31% 24% 36% 29% Own 69% 76% 64% 71%

63. Area of State (From sample)


N=1200 Oregon

Tri-County 43% Willamette Valley 27% Rest of State 30%

Washington King County 31% Western Washington 48% Eastern Washington 21%

Idaho Boise Metro 54% Northern Idaho 22% Eastern Idaho 24%


Thank you for participating in this survey!

This survey is being conducted for EarthFix. EarthFix is a public media project of Oregon Public Broadcasting and Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Public Television, KCTS 9 Seattle, KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, Northwest Public Radio and Television, Southern Oregon Public Television, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. EarthFix reporters are interested in following up with some survey respondents to further discuss the issues addressed in this survey. If you’re willing to be contacted by an EarthFix reporter, please enter your first name and phone number below. 64. Name 65. Phone number 66. Email address

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