Coastal Land Use Survey

117 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-2400
www.ecocenter.org

119 Pere Marquette Dr
Suite 2A
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 487-9539 www.mecprotects.org

River Raisin Institute
610 West Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 240-9837

Region 1`A
Toxic Waste Squad
c/o UAW Local 898
8975 Textile Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Coastal Land Use Survey and Forum

Lake Erie and Mouth of the Detroit River

The River Raisin Institute, Ecology Center and UAW Region 1A Toxic Waste Squad, with support from the Michigan Environmental Council, are interested in knowing your opinion on coastal land use concerns. Local coastal areas, like others throughout the state and nation, are an increasingly attractive place for residents and visitors alike; and as such, they are in particular danger from over-development and pollution. Population growth in coastal areas tends to be higher than in inland areas. Simply put, more people want to live near the water, which fragments unique coastal habitats such as wetlands.

Please take a moment to fill out the survey below. Survey results will be used along with results of the discussion at the community forum to create possible solutions on a local and statewide basis.

Coastal Land Use Forum

Tuesday October 25, 2005
6:30pm Refreshments
7-9 pm Presentation and Discussion

Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters campus
Community Room
610 West Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI
(734) 240-9837
Map

Panel:
Tanya Cabala, Michigan Environmental Council
Dan Stefanski, Monroe County Drain Commissioner
John Hartig, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

1. How would you rank your level of awareness of coastal land use issues? (Choose one)

Low Medium High

2. Please tell us your level of concern for the following topics--Then select ONE intervention from the drop-down list intervention column.

3. Is there a particular coastal land use issue in your community that you are concerned about? If so, please describe:

4. Would it be useful for the State of Michigan to have a coastal land use policy?

Yes No

Why or why not?

5. Please provide the following demographic information:

a. How far do you live from Lake Erie or the Detroit River? (select one)

Shoreline resident 1-3 miles 3-5 miles 5-10 miles more than 10 miles

b. Male Female

c. Age

d. Highest Level of Formal Education

Didn't finish High School High School Graduate Some College

Bachelor degree Advanced Degree

6. If you are interested in receiving more information on any of the topics on page one, please provide us with the information below:

Name

Street address

City St. Zip code

Daytime phone number

Email Address

I would like to be updated about local environmental issues through Email

Please send me more information about the sponsoring organizations.

Please send me information on becoming a member of the Ecology Center.

[NOTE: Ecology Center is the only general public membership organization of those sponsoring the event]