Background #
Clean Lakes Alliance is a nonprofit organisation working to protect the Yahara River Watershed through education, outreach, and conservation action. In summer, they run lake-use surveys to better understand how the public interacts with local lakes and waterways.
The Challenge #
The team needed to:
- Conduct over 1,500 public interviews across different lakes
- Record responses about water activities (e.g. swimming, fishing, boating)
- Gauge perceptions of water quality
- Avoid the pitfalls of paper-based forms and duplicate data entry.
The Solution: NestForms #
Using the NestForms mobile data collection app, Clean Lakes Alliance:
- Created custom surveys using Single Answer, Dropdown, and Multiple Answer fields
- Enabled field teams to work both online and offline
- Used the admin dashboard to view and analyse response trends in real time
Key Benefits #
- Offline Survey App: Ensured consistent data collection even in low-signal areas.
- Easy Form Builder: Allowed staff to quickly create and edit surveys.
- Efficient Response Analysis: Instant access to clean, structured data for reporting and funding proposals.
- Excellent Customer Support: Responsive assistance throughout the campaign.
Testimonial #
The Clean Lakes Alliance (Wisconsin, USA) appreciated the opportunity to use the NestForms suite of mobile-app tools in conducting lake user surveys this past summer.
Your service helped facilitate the completion of over 1,500 face-to-face interviews and related data analysis.
In addition, whenever we had questions or concerns, your customer service was excellent.Paul DearloveProgram ManagerClear Lakes Alliance
Outcome #
The Clean Lakes Alliance completed their summer activity surveys efficiently, with data accuracy, speed, and minimal administrative overhead. The results helped support community engagement and informed future conservation planning.
Summary #
NestForms proved to be a practical, adaptable, and user-friendly solution for environmental survey work. By choosing a mobile-first, offline-ready tool, Clean Lakes Alliance enhanced their ability to gather meaningful insights from the field—while keeping their focus on protecting Wisconsin’s cherished lakes.
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