To get an idea of the type of user attitudes about the Marsh, I asked subjects if they thought dogs impacted the natural environment. 49 percent said yes, while 51 percent said no. I then tested to see if dog owners were more or less likely to think that dogs impacted the environment. The results showed that dog owners were just as likely to say they did as the non-dog owners. Time of visit ranged among the four categories listed.
Most people probably use the area whenever they can.
By looking at the data and talking to the visitors, the Marsh is used at all hours of the day. The following table shows the results. The majority of people who use the Arcata Marsh use it less than one hour at a time. People visit the Marsh for many reasons, so I tried to find out if they were using the interpretive center. This is a plus for the city in that the building and the full time staff are being utilized.