MBAD Survey Results

Prioritization of Beneficial Uses of Nearshore Waters

 
Overall Average Priority
Group 1 Average Priority
Group 2 Average Priority
Group 3 Average Priority
Group 4 Average Priority
Group 5 Average Priority
Group 6 Average Priority
Number of Responses
31
9
7
8
0
2
5
Beneficial Uses
Water Contact Recreation
3.2
4.6
2.7
2.5
-
2.0
1.8
Non-contact Water Recreation
5.3
6.2
4.0
4.1
-
3.5
5.0
Industrial Service Supply
8.5
8.1
5.6
8.6
-
9.0
7.8
Navigation
7.2
7.0
5.1
6.9
-
10.0
7.2
Marine Habitat
2.4
1.1
1.9
3.8
-
3.0
2.4
Shellfish Harvesting
6.4
6.7
3.7
6.3
-
8.0
5.4
Commercial and Sportfishing
5.3
5.3
3.7
4.4
-
3.0
6.8
Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species
3.4
3.8
2.3
3.8
-
3.5
3.0
Areas of Special Biological Significance
4.2
4.0
3.1
4.3
-
6.5
3.2
Wildlife Habitat
3.7
2.7
3.7
3.8
-
7.5
1.8
Other
10.1
10.1
9.7
11.0
-
10.0
9.2
 
 
Number of Surveys Mailed
Group 1 = Academic/Research
24
Group 2 = Regulatory/Sanctuary
17
Group 3 = Municipal Agencies
17
Group 4 = Industry/Vessel Operators
10
Group 5 = Tourism/Business
7
Group 6 = Public Interest/Environmental
19