Survey reposted by Lax Kw'alaams

Please note this survey was not created by Lax Kw'alaams - we are reposting the survey created by DFO to make sure we have access to the information provided by our members.

For more information about the MPA network action plan, you can view materials displayed at the open houses on the MPA network site, including maps of the proposed network:
https://mpanetwork.ca/mpa-open-house-materials/

You can also view an interactive map and provide comments on specific locations here: https://www.engage.mpanetwork.ca/mpa-network-planning-process-public-engagement/maps/mpa-network-in-the-northern-shelf-bioregion

How will the survey results be used?
These survey results will be reviewed by the Lax Kw'alaams consultation team to help us understand how community members feel about the MPA network and what folks want more information about.  We will also pass on the survey results to DFO to make sure input from our community is included.

You can also send written responses or any other questions directly to Penny White via email at penny_fisheries@laxband.com

You are welcome to respond anonymously, but we are offering a $10 gift card for survey participants.  If you wish to receive the gift card please enter your contact information.

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* 1. Full Name (optional)

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* 2. Phone Number (optional)

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* 3. How are you connected to the Northern Shelf?*

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* 4. Which interest(s) and/or type(s) of organization(s) do you identify most closely with?

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* 5. What do you personally value about the marine environment?

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* 6. How might the elements that matter most to you benefit from the creation of a marine protected area network in the Northern Shelf?

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* 7. What are you most concerned about as a result of the network design?

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* 8. After reviewing the draft Network Action Plan and proposed network design, which elements are of the most importance to you? On what topics would you want more information and/or to provide more input?  Please score the elements on a scale of 1-6

   
Greater protection for biodiversity
Greater protection for resources and habitats
Greater protection for cultural features
Total area included as MPAs
Impacts related to mitigation of 'activities of concern'
Potential changes to access

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* 9. How would you characterize your level of support for a network of marine protected areas in the Northern Shelf?*

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* 10. Where do you live?

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* 11. What, if anything, would make this proposal better?

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* 12. Where do you work?

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* 13. Where do you vacation on the coast of British Columbia?

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* 14. How often to you engage in marine activities on/in the Northern Shelf?

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* 15. How often do you provide services/support to on water activities in the Northern Shelf?

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* 16. How often do you depend on the marine environment for food or other activities outside of work and recreation (e.g., spiritual use)?

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* 17. How did you hear about this initiative?

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* 18. How long have you been aware of or involved in the marine protected area network planning process?

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* 19. How would you like to be involved and stay up-to-date on network progress?

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* 20. What is your age group?

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* 21. Is there any other input you would like to provide about the draft marine protected area network for the Northern Shelf Bioregion?

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* 22. Is this the first time you are hearing about the Northern Shelf Bioregion MPA?

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* 23. Do you have any additional other questions, requests, or information you would like to relay directly to the Lax Kw'alaams team?

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