Skip to content
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.
OK
1.
Please provide your contact information.
Name
Affiliated organization or school
Address
City/Town
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Email Address
Phone Number
2.
Have you heard about invasive species/do you know what they are?
Yes
No
3.
How confident are you in your ability to identify invasive species?
Extremely confident
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not at all confident
4.
Are you a boater?
Yes
No
5.
Have you heard the Clean, Drain, Dry messaging for boaters?
Yes
No
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
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)
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)
9.
How familiar are you with the different parts of a standard boat?
Extremely familiar
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar
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
No
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
No
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.
Current Progress,
0 of 12 answered
