In the future, together with a declining workforce as a result of depopulation and an aging population in rural areas, the maintenance of agricultural water utilization facilities is expected to get difficult. Thus, cooperation with farmers and local residents is indispensable for its maintenance. In the present study, we analyzed and evaluated the awareness of local residents to participate in the maintenance of agricultural water utilization facilities, using a questionnaire survey. As a result, we found that many farmers regard the multi-purpose function of agricultural water utilization facilities as “necessary” or “good”. However, we also found that the intention to participate was not so high with regard to maintenance operations for improving the efficacy of the multi-purpose functions. This suggested the necessity of activities that focus on land improvement districts and administration in order to encourage the participation of farmers. Furthermore, among non-farmers, those who are aware of the existence of agricultural water utilization facilities' maintenance operations and participate in these operations are limited to people who are in some way connected to agriculture. However, it was also confirmed that people not involved in agriculture have the intention to participate in the maintenance operations. Therefore, increasing the interest of particularly those who are highly aware of this problem is an effective measure to ensure that more local residents participate in the operations.

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This study clarifies requirements to promote the cooperation of community residents in the roadside station (MICHINOEKI).
In conclusion, it is necessary for local government and the management department of MICHINOEKI to do the following; (1) Providing the opportunity that the community residents participate in decision making, (2) Trying for the right stuff in the right place in consideration of the attribute of community residents, (3) Establishing a base of activities for the community residents, especially women and the aged, (4) Supporting the community residents to reduce risks and to expedite the raising of funds, (5) Giving the community residents discretionary authority.

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We used a questionnaire survey to determine which administrative measures and civic organizations are effective in improving the spring environment in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Measures for beautification of the water environment were the most highly appreciated administrative actions because they are directly related to the water and involve residents. Groundwater preservation measures scored much lower, primarily because they do not achieve visible results. There were no significant differences among civic organizations despite their differences in primary focus and activities. Few residents participate in water conservation or groundwater preservation measures, although most residents indicated they would participate if such measures were available.

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