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Please note: information in the survey will be published in The Times in the September 4 edition and we will assume the right to publish any material submitted on survey.

Q.1: If, hypothetically, the release of at least 250 gigalitres of fresh water from upstream does not happen, what do you think the next best short-term solution for the Lower lakes and Lake Alexandrina issue is? (please label in order of preference from 1-4)

Barrage opening

Temporary barrier at Laffin's Point

Weir at Wellington

Other (Please include details )

Q 2: Are you happy with the way the Alexandrina Council has handled the situation in the last few months? (please circle)

Yes No Unsure

And, given the urgency of the situation, do you think they worked in an appropriately timely manner?

Yes No Unsure

Q 3: Are you happy with the way the State and Federal government politicians have managed the issue in regards to the Lower Lakes and Coorong? (please circle)

Yes No Unsure

And, given the urgency of the situation, do you think they worked in an appropriately timely manner?

Yes No Unsure

Q4: Are you pleased with the announcement of an independent audit of water available in the Murray-Darling basin will take place?

Yes No Unsure

Q5: Will the river crisis and the way it has been managed affect the way you vote in the upcoming Mayo by-election?

Yes No Unsure

Q6: Do you think the building of a weir at Wellington should go ahead?

Yes No Unsure

Q7: Have you been confused by conflicting views and information on the issue over the last month? (please circle)

Yes No Unsure

Q8: What do you think the biggest concern for the region is (please pick one)

Property values decreasing

Acid sulphate soils being exposed

Salt water being let into the lakes

The environment

The decrease in tourism/boating

Q9: Would you like to see the Government declare the ailing Murray a national state of emergency? (please circle)

Yes No

Q10: What would you like to see happen to save the Lower Lakes region ?

Name:

Suburb:

Contact No (NFP):

r I don’t want my name published (tick)