Naturally Lewis Launches Resident Sentiment Survey to Benchmark Community Attitudes for Intentional Recreational & Tourism Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2025

CONTACT: Kaylee Tabolt

Economic & Tourism Development Specialist

Naturally Lewis, Inc.

P: 315.376.3014 E: kaylee@naturallylewis.com

LEWIS COUNTY, NY – Naturally Lewis, Inc., as the appointed tourism promotion agency for Lewis County, New York, is launching a resident sentiment survey to benchmark community attitudes on recreation and tourism in our community. This data will guide insight-driven decision making for intentional recreation and tourism development by Naturally Lewis, Inc. and our partners in tourism development.

“This resident sentiment survey will provide comprehensive, quantifiable measures of tourism impacts in our community” says Kristen Ward-Aucter, Director of Tourism at Naturally Lewis, Inc. “By measuring quality of life and perceptions of tourism, we have a benchmark to create a path forward based on what the community truly wants. The end goal of tourism is a thriving community for our residents.”

Naturally Lewis, Inc. encourages all residents of Lewis County to participate in this survey. The feedback collected will ensure the direction of tourism and recreation development reflects the values, needs, and priorities of the people who call Lewis County home. Community input helps shape how our region grows—not just for visitors, but for us.

The resident sentiment survey is available online at naturallylewis.com/resident-sentiment-survey. For more information on the economic and tourism development in Lewis County visit naturallylewis.com.

About Naturally Lewis, Inc.: Naturally Lewis, Inc. is an independent economic development organization championing growth in Lewis County, New York. The key work of Naturally Lewis, Inc. is business development and support services, tourism development, property and site development, and sustaining economic development in our communities.

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