Vandenburg Reefing

[wingman]

Hi,

My university colleagues and I are doing some economic valuation work on artificial reefs and we would like to measure some of the economic aspects associated with the planned USS Vandenberg (500+ feet long) sinking in 140 feet of water 6 miles south of Key West; the large dish arrays should be at a depth of about 45 feet if the sinking goes as planned. I know that some of you wreck dive as well and we would appreciate your input.

There are a total of 23 questions at the survey monkey web site and it should take no more than 8 minutes to complete.

The purpose of the survey is to gather information from individuals that dive or intend to dive artificial reefs and wrecks in the Key West area, and also from those that intend to dive the General Hoyt S. Vandenberg following its anticipated sinking. For the survey, the Key West area is defined to be the adjacent waters from Biscayne National Park on the eastern side down Highway 1 through Key Largo, Marathon, and on to Key West. We also consider Dry Tortugas National Park to be a part of the area as well.

We would like to ask questions about your socio-demographic status and your expected dive trips to the Key West area following the sinking of the Vandenberg. All answers are strictly confidential and the accuracy of the study depends upon your answering all the questions. No questions will be asked regarding your identity and no personal information will be shared.

Go here for the survey and THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?...2bNFmRuQ_3d_3d

[jflynn]

Check question 23 again. Response 2 & 3 are the same thing.
jim

[wingman]

Check question 23 again. Response 2 & 3 are the same thing.
jim

Yes i know...but i was unable to make the change just yet. Fortunately it should not impact anything....Thanks for the heads up. Bill

[Taucher-Tom]

Done, hope it helps

[wingman]

Done, hope it helps

It will help, thanks a lot. Bill

[wingman]

Another shameless beg for you to fill out our Vandenberg survey. If you have ever dove in the Keys or thought about it we would appreciate your input. If you have friends that are wreck divers please send it to them. Artificial reefs are public goods (as our most underwater caves) and as such measuring their value is important for decision making regarding how much to provide. Thanks again. Bill Huth

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?...2bNFmRuQ_3d_3d

[icestac]

I didn't see it mentioned on this thread, but it does enter you into a raffle for a dive on the Vandenburg (I presume just the boat fees ).

It is a pretty short survey.

~Jeff

[deepdiverbob]

done.

Hope you dont mind, but I copied you post, and added it one of the local diving forums I belong to here in the midwest.

[jmaddox]

done

[wingman]

done.

Hope you dont mind, but I copied you post, and added it one of the local diving forums I belong to here in the midwest.

Don't mind at all, actually thanks!! Bill