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c/o DFO 4222 Columbia Valley Rd, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B6
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Cultus Lake Economic Valuation
Headline: What is a Healthy Cultus Lake Worth to You?
Tagline: Help us protect our waters. Take 5-10 minutes to share your voice and help value the future of Cultus Lake.
The following survey will help identify a monetary representation of the value Cultus Lake brings to visitors. You will be asked questions about your visit(s) to Cultus Lake, how much money you spend visiting, and how your behavior would change if Cultus Lake was in a different condition.
This research is being conducted by the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with the Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (CLASS). The results will be used by CLASS and local government to support investment decisions. You can learn more about the work the Cultus Lake Stewardship Society is doing by visiting their website here.
The survey should take about 15-20 minutes to complete. You do not need to complete it all at once.
Who is conducting the study?
The principal investigator is Dr. John Janmaat, Regional Innovation Chair in Water Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability, I.K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. Leonie Steigenberger is a graduate student working with Dr. Janmaat, whose master's thesis is based on this research. Additionally, this project is a partnership between the Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (CLASS) and UBCO. To contact the research team, please email egs.cultus@ubc.ca
Who is funding this study?
Funding for this project has been provided by the University of British Columbia, the Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (CLASS), Cultus Lake Park Board and the MITACS Accelerate Program.
Why are we doing this study?
There are concerns about the future health of Cultus Lake. This study will establish a monetary representation of the value Cultus Lake brings to visitors, to represent what would be lost if the health of the lake declines. The results could help local leaders decide whether to invest money into Cultus Lake.
How is the study being done?
Our research team is surveying visitors to Cultus Lake during the 2026 summer season. Surveys will be done both in-person and online.
Is there any way being in this study could be bad for you?
Our team does not think that participation in this study will involve ???
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