Purpose

Clark Township is updating its Master Plan—a long-term guide for land use, development, and community investment.

While we’re required by law to seek public input, we’re doing this because we genuinely want to hear from you. The people who live, work, and visit here know best what’s working—and what needs to change.

This survey is your chance to shape the future of our roads, parks, zoning, housing, environmental stewardship, and more. Whether you’re a full-time resident, seasonal homeowner, or just someone who loves this place—your voice matters.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

A note about the survey - there are 9 sections and in each section you will be asked to give your opinion about the current state of things and also your opinion about how much of a priority improving those items will be in the next five years. Because of the limitations of the software, we have to ask these in two separate questions.

This survey will take about 10 minutes. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Current Status – Roads and Sidewalks

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* 1. How would you rate the current status of the following services or infrastructure in Clark Township?
(0 = Not available, 1 = Exists but is insufficient, 2 = Sufficient, 3 = Excellent)

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Local public roads
Seasonal road maintenance
Snow removal services
Sidewalks & pedestrian access
Public parking availability
Priority for Investment – Roads and Sidewalks

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* 2. How would you prioritize these same items for improvement in the next five years? (0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

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Local public roads
Seasonal road maintenance
Snow removal services
Sidewalks & pedestrian access
Public parking availability
Current Status – Emergency, Utilities & Public Services

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* 3. How would you rate the current status of the following services or infrastructure in Clark Township?

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Fire services
Emergency medical services (EMS)
Police services
Municipal code enforcement services
Emergency Management services
Municipal waste water treatment
Private well systems
Septic treatment
Broadband / high-speed internet access
Electric utility service
Trash and recycling collection
Priority for investment in the next five years

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* 4. How much of a priority should the Township place on improving or investing in each of the following?
(0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

  0 1 2 3
Fire services
Emergency medical services (EMS)
Police services
Municipal code enforcement
Emergency management services
Municipal waste water treatment
Private well systems
Septic treatment
Broadband / high-speed internet access
Electric utility service
Trash and recycling collection
Current Status – Parks, Natural Resources & Community Facilities

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* 5. How would you rate the current status of the following services or infrastructure in Clark Township?
(0 = Not available, 1 = Exists but is insufficient, 2 = Sufficient, 3 = Excellent)

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Township parks and recreation facilities
Public access to lakes and waterways
Public dock day use / island access
Seasonal boat slip availability
Transient boater overnight accommodations
Nature preserves and walking trails
Biking and non-motorized pathways
Public restrooms at community access points
Access to bathrooms / outhouses across islands for boaters
Facilities for community events or gatherings
Parking near community facilities
Maintenance of public facilities
Investment Priority – Parks, Natural Resources & Community Facilities

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* 6. How much of a priority should the Township place on improving or investing in each of the following?
(0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

  0 1 2 3
Township parks and recreation facilities
Public access to lakes and waterways
Public dock day use / island access
Seasonal boat slip availability
Transient boater overnight accomodations
Nature preserves and walking trails
Bike and non-motorized pathways
Public restrooms at community access points
Access to bathrooms / outhouses across islands for boaters
Facilities for community events or gatherings
Parking near community facilities
Maintenance of public facilities
Current Status – Community Design, Land Use & Development

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* 7. How would you rate the current status of the following in Clark Township?
(0 = Not available, 1 = Exists but is insufficient, 2 = Sufficient, 3 = Excellent)

  0 1 2 3
Zoning enforcement and permitting process
Design and appearance of new development
Walkability and pedestrian-friendly areas
Visual character of the downtown centers
Signage, wayfinding, and community identity features
Housing availability and variety
Short-term rental management and balance
Mixed-use or multi-purpose development opportunities
Investment Priority – Community Design, Land Use & Development

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* 8. How much of a priority should the Township place on improving or investing in each of the following?
(0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

  0 1 2 3
Zoning enforcement and permitting process
Design and appearance of new development
Walkability and pedestrian-friendly areas
Visual character of the downtown centers
Signage, wayfinding, and community identity features
Housing availability and variety
Short-term rental management and balance
Mixed-use or multi-purpose development opportunities
Current Status – Tourism, Events & Economic Vitality

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* 9. How would you rate the current status of the following in Clark Township?
(0 = Not available, 1 = Exists but is insufficient, 2 = Sufficient, 3 = Excellent)

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Support for locally owned small businesses
Event logistics (parking, signage, restrooms, etc.)
Tourism infrastructure (docks, water access, rentals)
Marketing and promotion of the Les Cheneaux area
Public-private partnerships for economic development
Job opportunities and workforce retention
Opportunities for youth and young adults
Access to business startup support and capital
Investment Priority – Tourism, Events & Economic Vitality

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* 10. How much of a priority should the Township place on improving or investing in each of the following?
(0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

  0 1 2 3
Support for locally owned small businesses
Event logistics (parking, signage, restrooms, etc.)
Tourism infrastructure (docks, water access, rentals)
Marketing and promotion of the Les Cheneaux area
Public-private partnerships for economic development
Job opportunities and workforce retention
Opportunities for youth and young adults
Access to business startup support and capital
Current Status – Natural Resources & Environmental Stewardship

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* 11. How would you rate the current status of the following in Clark Township?
(0 = Not available, 1 = Exists but is insufficient, 2 = Sufficient, 3 = Excellent)

  0 1 2 3
Wetland, forest, and shoreline protection
Stormwater management and erosion control
Water quality monitoring and protection
Local emergency management capacity
Septic system management
Wildlife habitat preservation
Microplastics, PFOS, and other pollutants
Fishing and hunting opportunities
Public education on sustainability practices
Access to mental health providers, especially for youth and seniors
Environmental regulations enforcement
Enbridge Line 5 risks to the Les Cheneaux Islands
Renewable energy or energy conservation efforts
Invasive species management
Waterway Navigability - both water depths and channel markers, etc.
Investment Priority – Natural Resources & Environmental Stewardship

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* 12. How much of a priority should the Township place on improving or investing in each of the following?
(0 = No Priority, 1 = Low, 2 = Medium, 3 = High)

  0 1 2 3
Wetland, forest, and shoreline protection
Stormwater management and erosion control
Water quality monitoring and protection
Local emergency management capacity
Septic system management
Wildlife habitat preservation
Microplastics, PFOS, and other pollutants
Fishing and hunting opportunities
Public education on sustainability practices
Access to mental health providers, especially for youth and seniors
Environmental regulations enforcement
Renewable energy or energy conservation efforts
Enbridge Line 5 risks to the Les Cheneaux Islands
Invasive species management
Waterway Navigability - both water depths and channel markers, etc.
Residency Status

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* 13. Do you live in Clark Township year-round or seasonally?

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* 14. What is your age group?

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* 15. How long have you been connected to the Les Cheneaux area?

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* 16. What is your vision for the future of Clark Township? What would you most like to see in the next 10–20 years?

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* 17. Do you have any other comments, concerns, or ideas you’d like to share with the Planning Commission?

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