Notes
Outline
Middle Bass Island State Park:
Analysis of a Proposal
Kurt A. Simmons
Nathan M. Wagoner
History  of Middle Bass Island
Spanish Viticulturalist (1854)
German Purchase (1885)
Largest winery in U.S
Prohibition
Fire
George Lonz (1926)
National Register of Historic Places(1926)
ODNR
Purchased in February 2001
Mission:
To provide a balance between wise use and the protection of NR
ODNRˇ¦s Methods of Planning
Community involvement
Advisory Group
Core Group
Inventory of Acquired Lands
1 mile of unspoiled shoreline
Marina
Glacial Grooves
Historical Sites
Endangered Species
Wetlands
6 Sites
Former Vineyards (A, B, C, D)
Historic Sites (B, F)
Shoreline (C )
Camping (C )
Wetlands (A, D, E)
Natural Beach (D)
Marina (E)
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Endangered Species
Lake Erie Water Snake
Harebell
Eastern Fox Snake
Thamnophis Sirtalis
Methods of Data Collection
Digital Pictures
Surveying
GIS
Measurements
Parcels
Habitat Protection
Surveys
Interviews
Expressed Concerns
Positive Direction for the Island
Lonz Winery
Marina
Empty promises
Additional Assessment
Wastewater Treatment
Soil Conditions
Affects on wildlife
The Beach
Lonz Winery
Transportation
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Acknowledgements
Lisa Brohl (Local Botanist)
Jason Lin(Local TA)
John Dobney ( Asst. Director)
Hongxia Duan (Local TA)
Kristin Stanford (L.E.W.S. Researcher)
John Hageman (Local Resident)