Water Steward Screening Survey

The information collected through this survey will only be used for the Water Steward Program. Using the information provided here, you will be contacted and provided with training workshop and resource information available through this program.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information.

Name

Affiliated organization or school

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Have you heard about invasive species/do you know what they are?

Yes

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* 3. How confident are you in your ability to identify invasive species?

Extremely confident

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Not at all confident

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* 4. Are you a boater?

Yes

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* 5. Have you heard the Clean, Drain, Dry messaging for boaters?

Yes

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* 6. How likely are you to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species? For example, clean any mud, vegetation and mussels from your boat and drain all standing water (e.g., live well).

Likely

Not likely

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* 7. If you are 'likely' to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species, thank you! What motivates you to take steps? Please check all that apply.

Maintain boat and equipment in good working order

Avoid clogging boat engines and jamming steering equipment

Maintain the natural beauty of our lakes and waterways

Keeps lakes and waterways free for boaters and swimmers

Maintain populations of native fish and wildlife

Maintain waterfront property values

I am unlikely to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you are 'unlikely', please share what stops you from taking steps to prevent the spread of invasive species. Please check all that apply.

Don't see this as being important or necessary

Don't have the equipment needed to clean my boat

Have never seen anything attached to the boat when removed from lake

Don’t believe there are invasive species in lakes I use

It takes too long

Did not know how to do it

I only boat on one waterbody

It’s a long time between my trips, so the boat dries

I don’t believe I can prevent the spread of invasive species

I am likely to take the steps to prevent the spread of invasive species

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How familiar are you with the different parts of a standard boat?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 10. Are you interested in attending a training workshop (virtual and/or in-person, as per COVID 19 restrictions) on aquatic invasive species, the recreational boater pathway, and the role of a Water Steward on helping to engage the boating community?

Yes

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* 11. Are you willing to participate in one or more boater engagement events at a local boat launch, with the goal of engaging recreational boaters in Clean, Drain, Dry messaging/activities to prevent the introduction and/or spread of invasive species?

Yes

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* 12. How do you prefer to receive information? Please check all that apply

Emails (e.g. newsletters, digital magazines, etc.)

Websites

On-line forums, discussion groups and webinars

Paper newsletters or magazines

Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

Paper posters

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Signs and information at boat launches, retail stores, trails, campsites, etc.

Hands-on demonstrations at boat launches, retail stores, trails, campsites, etc.

I do not want to receive information about my activity

Other (Please tell us more. Be specific with the names of the organizations or people whose websites, emails, newsletters, on-line forums, etc. you find helpful)

Thank you for your interest in the Water Steward Program! Using the information you have provided, we will follow up regarding training/event opportunities in the near future.