Improved record keeping for campgrounds, tracking users by days and type of camper

Immediate, forms have been developed by EDZ office

Better data for marketing purposes

2. Annual joint municipal campground meeting to

discuss rules, activities, and priorities at the 2 sites.*

Immediate

Cooperation, better understanding of what needs to be done

3. Town and Village attorneys begin exploring legal aspects of a non-profit campground organization

Possibly form non-profit in 3 - 5 years

Cost savings, efficiency

4. Support creating more recreational opportunities for youth in the beach areas (e.g., swimming, canoeing, kayak, sailing, windsurfing) by youth organizations or private business

Indirect, increased use

Increased local recreation opportunity for youth

5. Host I Love NY hospitality workshop in Port Henry

Immediate

Free training of local business

6. Encourage year-around use by local residents by keeping gates open, roads plowed and pavilion space open for picnics, etc.

No or low cost (increased security, maintenance)

Increased use and enjoyment of areas

7. Continue to implement the waterfront trail concept, incorporating recommended route into campground re-alignment work

Use primarily grants, waterfront committee, volunteers

Increased use of the waterfront leading to improved quality of life for residents and tourism growth

8. Join the Northeast Campground Association and send a representative to the annual campground managers conf (next in Sturbridge MA 3/20/97)

Quality training is a good investment.

Improved management, service; better sense of priorities, tips on how to best make improvements

9. Promotional brochure featuring both campgrounds and area attractions (for 2,000 brochures, printing: $700, design & layout: $800)*

After the first 50 new weekend campers or 1 new seasonal camper at each campground

Increased non-seasonal camping

10. In-lake survey of aquatic plant problem at Village Beach by a professional.*

Indirect return, necessary step prior to taking further action

Improved recreation opportunity

11. Minor improvements to bathroom facilities: mirrors, outlets, shower controls, painting, etc.

3 to 5 years

Increased customer satisfaction, return visits

12. Plant vegetation (bushes and trees) and protect health of fully grown trees

Indirect economic return, use community nursery stock

Aesthetics & appearance are major priorities of residents & seasonals

13. Organized recreation activities for campers & residents (e.g., bingo, talent shows, nature prog.

Grants & user fees possible, cost is for program staff during summer

Increased variety of activities leads to increased enjoyment of the sites