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Naturally Lewis plans new maps, grant-funded signage and fixes to defective permit stickers
Summary
Volunteers described plans for a redesigned trail map, phased signage funded by a smart-growth grant and donations, an on-demand merchandise store to raise funds, and a vendor replacement of defective permit stickers expected within two weeks.
Staff member (speaker 4) and the Presenter (speaker 3) discussed production and distribution of a new map, signage funded by an Adirondack Smart Growth grant, and revenue from an online merchandise store to reinvest in kiosks and event funding. Staff member said graphic designers are finalizing the map and that the group may change sponsor placement next year to reduce clutter.
On printing logistics, Staff member said the printer will give a timeline once files are submitted and estimated about two weeks for production. The group debated downsizing the map to a pocket size to reduce bulk and discussed GPS layers and kiosk 11x17 blow-ups for trailheads to make maps easier to use in the field.
On signage, Presenter said trail names have been assigned (wildlife-theme names) and that the Black River Valley 4 Wheelers donated posts for name signs; permits and Army Corps/DEC/APA applications were reported as submitted where required for a bridge on the north section.
Permits: S5, who handled permits in the meeting, reported recent complaints that permit stickers were not sticking to vehicles. "They are replacing them," S5 said, explaining the vendor used the wrong type of sticker and replacements should arrive in about two weeks; replacements will be issued to anyone who requests them, with staff tracking sold stickers to manage distribution.
Funding and store: Staff member explained the online store uses print-on-demand (Printful) so inventory management is avoided and revenue will be reinvested in projects the state program does not cover. The group said roughly $4,000 in website grant funding (about a 50/50 match) covered a recent website update and that a $1,500 donation from Timberview increased donations year-over-year.
Why it matters: the map and signage work support trail navigation and safety; replacing defective permit stickers protects enforcement and user compliance; revenue strategies aim to fund local kiosks and event support without large upfront inventory costs.
No formal board votes or contract awards were recorded in the transcript; operational steps described are planning and vendor follow-up.
