The Future Of Ewing Township Survey

THE FUTURE OF EWING TOWNSHIP A Questionnaire for Residents Ewing Township is updating its Master Plan, which will serve as the township’s blueprint for the future. The Master Plan will include a Conservation Element in order to identify the natural resources of the community and to articulate the methods and steps that will be used to preserve, conserve, and utilize those resources. Ewing’s natural resources have been documented in the Environmental Resource Inventory for Ewing Township, published in March 2005, and available for download at www.ewingtwp.net/. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is conducting the Conservation Element for Ewing Township, in conjunction with the township’s Environmental Commission and Planning Board. Please answer the following questions so that your concerns and views can be addressed in the new Conservation Element of the Master Plan, and return completed surveys to Patty Elkis, Project Manager, at [email protected] or by fax at 215-592-9125. Thank you! 1. What is your vision of Ewing Township for the future? Specifically, what do you want Ewing to look like in 5 years, or 20 years from now?

2. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being least effective and 5 being most effective, how well do you think Ewing Township currently: a. Protects open space? 1 2 3 4

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b. Protects the water quality of streams, rivers and lakes? 1 2 3 4 5 c. Protects viewsheds (scenic vistas, views from roads, etc.)? 1 2 3 4 5 d. Protects drinking water sources (well areas, groundwater), including promoting conservation of water? 1 2 3 4 5 e. Promotes good site design in new developments or redevelopment? 1 2 3 4 5 f.

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Promotes energy efficiency and recycling efforts?

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3. In your view, what is the most important action that Ewing Township could take to: a. Protect streams and water quality, for habitat, drinking water, and recreational purposes?

b. Protect wetlands and other critical environmental features, for water quality, habitat, recreation and scenic purposes?

c. Address wildlife protection, and/or manage animals sometimes considered pests, such as deer?

d. Promote planting trees and protect existing trees, which are important for shade, temperature control, stormwater management, air quality, erosion control, and scenic value?

e. Manage stormwater, which impacts flooding, water quality, and habitat?

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Facilitate the clean-up and re-use of contaminated sites?

4. What do you like most and like least about living in Ewing Township?

5. Does Ewing Township adequately encourage public participation in decision–making and planning for the future? If not, how could greater participation be encouraged?

6. Do you have any other comments or suggestions related to environmental issues in Ewing?

7. May we contact you for more information about your comments and concerns? If yes, please provide your name, email and phone number. Thank you!