Lynde Shores Conservation Area Restoration Project

Lynde Shores Conservation Area Restoration Project - Survey

Big improvements are coming soon to Lynde Shores Conservation Area and we want to know what you think! The focus of these proposed enhancements will be restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat. Your feedback is important in assisting the direction of decisions, and we value your opinion. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input!
Please note that information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
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Questions
What parts of Lynde Shores Conservation Area are important to you and why?
For example, the trails, birdwatching, the lookouts, the wetlands, Lake Ontario Shoreline, etc.
Why do you like to visit Lynde Shores Conservation Area? Choose all that apply.

Mental health breakExperience natureWatch wildlifeBird watchingPhyscial exerciseSocial experienceWildlife photographyOther
Please explain.
What types of wildlife most interests you? Are there species or types of wildlife that are of particular interest to you?
What types of bird watching most interests you? Are there species or types of birds that are of particular interest to you?
Please list and/or describe three things you like about the proposed projects?
Please list and/or describe three things you think could be improved about the proposed restoration projects?
Which projects do you think would make your visit to Lynde Shores Conservation Area even more enjoyable? Ranking is from 1 to 100, with 1 representing the lowest ranking (least important to enjoyment).
New wetland habitat
Shorebird habitat
Boardwalk trail
More trail infrastructure
Other
Please explain what would make your visit to Lynde Shores Conservation Area more enjoyable.
What plants and/or animals do you value at Lynde Shores Conservation Area?

BirdsWildlifeFishTurtlesAmphibians (frogs, salamanders, etc.)WetlandsForestsOpen grasslands/meadowsOther
Please provide any additional information you'd like to share
For example, are there any specific habitats or animals that most interest you?
Please rank the proposed projects based on the value you think they will provide to Lynde Shores Conservation Area (1 = not valuable, 5 = very valuable).
Project 1 (protecting the marshes from being opened to Lake Ontario)

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1 is Not valuable, 5 is Very valuable
Project 1: Protective Wetland Features
Project 2 (restoring the bottom of the marshes)

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1 is Not valuable, 5 is Very valuable
Project 2: Bathymetry Habitat Enhancement
Project 3 (making a new shorebird and wetland habitat)

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1 is Not valuable, 5 is Very valuable
Project 3: Wetland Creation
Project 4 (increasing the plant diversity of the current marsh habitats)

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1 is Not valuable, 5 is Very valuable
Project 4: Wetland Interspersion Restoration
Project 5 (creating habitat for bats and the threatened Chimney Swift)

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1 is Not valuable, 5 is Vey valuable
Project 5: Chimney Swift and Bat Habitat Creation
Additional comments.
How would you like to see the local community involved in the conservation and restoration efforts at Lynde Shores Conservation Area?

Volunteer daysNewsletter updatesSocial medi updatesIn-person tours (as the work is progressing)Virtual tours (as the work is progressing)Other
Feel free to comment on any additional recommendations.
If you have any questions, please contact Dan Moore, Aquatic Biologist, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority at dmoore@cloca.com

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