Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area Planning StudyPUBLIC SURVEY

Welcome!

The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce and Schuyler County are conducting a planning study for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)-managed Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area. The purpose of this survey is to better understand how people use the area today and to identify opportunities to enhance visitor access, wildlife observation, recreation, and educational experiences while supporting the long-term protection of the area's natural resources. Your feedback will help guide future recommendations and potential funding opportunities.

This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

1.How familiar were you with the Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area before taking this survey?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Slightly familiar

Not familiar

3.Have you visited the Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area?

Yes

No

4.If you answered yes for question 3: How often do you visit the Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area?

6.What do you value most about the Wildlife Management Area? (Select up to three)(Required.)

Other (please specify)

9.Which three priorities should guide future improvements at the Wildlife Management Area? (Select up to three)(Required.)

Protect wildlife habitat

Improve visitor access

Improve wildlife observation opportunities

Expand educational opportunities

Improve trail connectivity

Increase awareness of the Wildlife Management Area

10.Are there specific locations, facilities, or issues that should be addressed as part of this study? (Open-ended response)

11.Would you support future grant funding for improvements that enhance visitor access, interpretation, wildlife observation, and educational opportunities while maintaining habitat protection as a priority?

12.Which best describes you?

Schuyler County resident

Finger Lakes resident outside Schuyler County

Seasonal resident

Visitor/Tourist

Other (please specify)

13.Do you live:

In Schuyler County

Elsewhere in the Finger Lakes Region

Elsewhere in New York State

Outside New York State

Thank You! You have reached the end of the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input will help inform recommendations for future improvements to the Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area while supporting its important ecological resources and recreational opportunities.