1. Middle Bass Island State Park: Analysis of a Proposal Kurt A. Simmons Nathan M. Wagoner

2. 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)

3. ODNR Purchased in February 2001 Mission: –To provide a balance between wise use and the protection of NR

4. ODNR’s Methods of Planning Community involvement Advisory Group Core Group

5. Inventory of Acquired Lands 1 mile of unspoiled shoreline Marina Glacial Grooves Historical Sites Endangered Species Wetlands

6. 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)

7. Site C: Primitive Camping

8. Site F: Cliff Habitat

9. Site F: Lonz Winery Buildings

10. Site E: Marina

11. Site E: Peninsula Wetland

12. Endangered Species Lake Erie Water Snake Harebell Eastern Fox Snake Thamnophis Sirtalis

13. Methods of Data Collection Digital Pictures Surveying GIS –Measurements –Parcels –Habitat Protection

14. Surveys Interviews –Expressed Concerns Positive Direction for the Island Lonz Winery Marina Empty promises

15. Additional Assessment Wastewater Treatment Soil Conditions Affects on wildlife The Beach Lonz Winery Transportation

17. 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)