Two of the questions on the resident surveys addressed perceptions of tourism and growth. Factors that Attract People to the Sonoita-Elgin Area. The responses to another similarly open-ended question were broken down into more categories. These responses lead to the conclusion that people are at least somewhat concerned about the growth that is occurring in the area. The survey results suggest that visitors and residents enjoy similar qualities of the Sonoita-Elgin area.
Respondents take pleasure in the climate more than any other virtue of the area.
The rural flavor found in places away from cities is also enjoyed by all residents, though at varying levels. Opportunities to see wildlife and take part in or learn about the local heritage seem much more important to residents than to visitors. Safety is evidently the least essential reason for living in or visiting the Sonoita-Elgin area, although about half of the residents consider it to be important. The information in this appendix was gathered, analyzed, and summarized by Jennifer Merrill, a graduate student in Geography at the University of Arizona.