Questions and Summary of Responses

1. Do you, as an organization, spend time at Vilas Beach?

• 2 respondents currently use the beach
• 1 does not use the beach at all
• 2 respondents have in the past

2. What influences your decision to use the beach or not use the beach?

• Factors that influence beach usage include: location, convenience, other beaches closing while Vilas stays open, and the fact that it is outside and is a natural setting.
• Factors that deter beach usage include: algae blooms, adult behaviors (drinking, bathing nude, public displays of affection), and lack of student interest.

3. How can information be organized so that it may be useful?

• Have it in a table format with what the normal range of numbers is
• It should be clear if the beach is open or not
• Indicate what the normal bacterial count is and what it is today
• Provide easy access to health issues
• Have the information on one page
• Use a simplistic format with multi-level and elementary language, using simple and uncomplicated terms and clear instructions
• Have an easy web address and make the page easily accessible
• Every ethnicity should be represented
• Provide the information in Spanish and English

4. What are other ways that the information can be easily accessible and useful for you?

• Any way that gets the information posted in a timely manner
• The WWW would be the best
• Have information tables at festivals, celebrations, and block parties.
• Provide information at the Boys and Girls Club and at African-American churches in the area.
• Flyers that promote specific events