Township of Uxbridge Community Environmental Survey

Township of Uxbridge Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee

This survey is conducted on behalf of the Township of Uxbridge Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee (CATC). The CATC was formed in 2020 with volunteer membership from local residents with the mandate to provide a community perspective on the impact of climate change and help steer the Township’s response to climate change.

Survey

We are looking to find out the key environmental concerns of our local citizens and how we can effectively tackle these issues together. If you could answer a few questions, it would be very much appreciated. Your responses will help shape our programs and activities and ensure we are developing programs that are locally supported.

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* 1. Overall how concerned are you about local environmental issues?

Very concerned

Fairly concerned

Slightly concerned

Not at all concerned

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* 2. As an environmental issue, how important is transportation (public transit, carpooling, biking lanes, electric vehicle charging) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 3. As an environmental issue, how important is energy (cost, availability, energy efficient products and appliances, renewable energy such as solar, ground water heating, energy saving strategies) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 4. As an environmental issue, how important is waste minimization (recycling, waste reduction, packaging) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 5. As an environmental issue, how important is biodiversity (variety of wildlife in the region, protecting greenspace) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 6. As an environmental issue, how important is water (access to, cost, quality, flooding, water-saving strategies) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 7. As an environmental issue, how important is food security (availability/supply, access to, rising costs, quality) to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 8. Would you be interested in attending a local information session on the following: (Select all that apply)

Green Home Renovation

How to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather (flooding, high wind, etc.)

Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations

Government Grants for Homeowners

How to Start a Community Garden

Eco-Anxiety and the Climate Crisis affecting our mental well-being

Growing Your Own Food & Permaculture

Climate Change Strategies for Families

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your preferred method of participating in an information session?

Zoom/Team meeting (virtual)

Podcasts

In-person Town Hall meeting/seminars

Community Newspaper Forum

Township Website Postings with Comments

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Would you be interested in participating in any of the following initiatives? (select all that apply)

Community Environmental Forum

Community Garden

Neighbourhood Environmental Volunteer Program (friendly competitions between neighbourhoods)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Are you interested in volunteering to support local environmental efforts, such as tree planting/reforestation, maintaining a community garden, etc.?

Yes

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* 12. Are you interested in joining a Community Environmental Project, such as helping to host a Community Environmental Forum or organizing a recycling and waste awareness fair, etc.?

Yes

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* 13. What environmental projects/initiatives are you interested in seeing implemented in Uxbridge?

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* 14. Should the impact of Climate Change be a major factor in the decision-making of Township Council for all new initiatives/spending?

Yes

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* 15. Do you support the installation of solar panels on Township facilities such as the Arena?

Yes

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* 16. Do you have any additional feedback or comments?

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* 17. Optional: please share your contact information with us if you'd like to be contacted about participating in local environmental efforts and/or joining a community project.
(Please note that all personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [MFIPPA] and will not be shared or used for any other purpose)

Name

Email address

Phone Number