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
ODNR’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)
Site C: Primitive Camping
Site F: Cliff Habitat
Site F: Lonz Winery Buildings
Site E: Marina
Site E: Peninsula Wetland
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
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)