Kiosk Survey on DEC Managed Lands

A kiosk sign located along a trail.

We Need Your Opinion!

Do you visit state lands such as State Forests, wilderness areas, Wildlife Management Areas, campgrounds, or DEC boat launches? We want to hear what you think about the places you love to visit! When out at one of DEC's properties, take our survey (leaves DEC website) and let us know your opinion.

Your opinion matters to us - with your input about the properties you love and the information we provide about them at kiosks and trailheads, we can improve our signage at trailheads, boat launches, and more so you get the information you want to see!

If you have general input on what you would like to see on all kiosks, let us know by emailing us at public@dec.ny.gov with "Kiosk Feedback" in the subject line.

Survey Rules

• When you visit a state property and see a kiosk, fill out the kiosk survey (leaves DEC website).
  • You may see a QR code on a poster located at the kiosk itself. Simply scan it with your smart phone's camera and open the survey link.
• You can submit multiple surveys per month, but please submit only one response per kiosk location.
• The survey will remain open from January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024.
• We're looking for information on DEC properties, not state park properties that are managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Find a full list of DEC-managed properties here.

Enter to Win a Prize!

If you're viewing this page on a computer
and would rather fill the survey out on your
smartphone, scan this code for the link!

• Starting in January 2023, a prize winner will be announced each month. The monthly prize winner will win a free subscription to the Conservationist magazine and a $50 sporting goods store gift card.
• A grand prize winner will be drawn from all eligible entries over the course of the survey period and will be announced in January 2024. The grand prize is a free subscription to the Conservationist magazine and a $200 sporting goods store gift card.

Winners

• January 2023: Vincent W. of Owego, NY

Terms and Conditions

1. ENTRY: No purchase necessary to enter or win. Surveys can be submitted anonymously. However, to enter the drawing for a prize you must include your name and email. You can submit multiple surveys per month, but please submit only one response per kiosk location.
2. ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to all except Employees of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Executive Chamber, and their families are not eligible for prizes. Void where prohibited by law. Any person submitting falsified information or photos will be disqualified and deemed ineligible for prizes. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
3. WINNER SELECTION: Employees of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will administer the contest. From January 2023 through January 2024, twelve monthly winners and one grand prize winner will be randomly selected from eligible contest participants. There's an estimated 1 in 100 chance of winning a monthly prize and an estimated 1 in 1200 chance of winning the grand prize depending on number of entries received.
4. PRIZES: Winners will receive a sporting goods store gift card and a one-year subscription to the Conservationist magazine. The gift card amount will be $50 for each monthly prize and $200 for the one grand prize.
5. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified within 14 days after the determination date via email . Inability to contact a winner will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

General Conditions

ELIGIBILITY: Winners will be required to execute and return a Certificate of Eligibility, Consent and General Release form within 14 days of notification. Non-compliance within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any income tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winner.

1. USE OF CONTEST INFORMATION: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reserves the right to use any and all information related to the contest for editorial, marketing and any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.
2. CONDUCT: All contest participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the operation of its web site or is otherwise in violation of these rules.
3. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is not responsible for late, lost or misdirected email or for any computer, online, telephone or technical malfunctions that may occur. If for any reason, the contest is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including but not limited to pandemics, epidemics or viral outbreaks, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the contest. Entrants further agree to release the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from any liability resulting from or related to participation in the contest.
4. WINNERS LIST: The names of the winner may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Public Outreach, 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12233-4500.

Questions

Any additional questions can be directed to the Bureau of Public Outreach via email at public@dec.ny.gov.