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DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE TEMPLATES

The need may arise for additional templates to be developed. Several steps should be followed to ensure consistency with The Signing Program. Artist Gary Bloomfield will need to be contacted for availability, a contract will need to be signed, and a budget will need to be agreed upon that will cover his hourly rate as well as copyrights to the artwork.

These files will be too big to email to other agencies. Coordinate with NRS so they may update their Signing Program files with the new template and let other Humboldt Bay land managers know about this additional template. CD’s will need to be made and distributed.

Once Gary’s artwork is scanned into a workable digital format (it should be saved as a tiff —tagged image file format), a graphic designer should follow these steps (use pre-existing templates as a reference):

SETTING UP THE PHOTOSHOP FILE (.PSD)• Open the art border tiff in Photoshop.• Change the color mode from RGB to CMYK (drafts must be in RGB if needing to be viewed on-line. Finals for printing must be in CMYK)• Double-click on image (or background layer in palette) and under layer properties change name to Art.• Use zoom tool and zoom into top crop marks.• Use measure tool (click on paint dropper tool) shift and drag ruler from top left crop mark to top right crop mark. This adjusts for any misalignment during scanning.• Go to Image>rotate canvas>arbitrary and let Photoshop adjust angle.• Save file as AgFinal.psd (use appropriate theme name).• Use crop tool to and follow drawn crop marks. Adjust crop box to just inside the drawn lines. Crop and save.• Go to image size and adjust so the artboard is 24” x 36” (or 30” x 40” for welcome). Make sure, under canvas size option, that artboard is centered in the middle of canvas.

“CLEANING-UP” THE IMAGE

• Use magic wand tool and turn on anti-alias and contiguous options on menu bar.• Set tolerance to about 20 and click on area below artwork. Once this section is selected, click delete. There should be a checkerboard-patterned transparent background.

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• Use lasso tool to select transparent space and delete to erase all spots left behind.• Zoom in to about 200% and follow the inside hand-drawn line, cleaning up any miscellaneous color spots on the outside of the line. Change tolerance number as needed. Use shift-click to delete spots, option-click to add spots• Use eraser tool set on paintbrush and 100% opacity to clean up rough edges left by magic wand tool

• Save .psd file with cleaned-up edges.

CHOOSING THE BACKGROUND COLOR

• In layers palette, create new layer. Under layer properties, save as Pantone.• Drag pantone layer beneath art layer.• Click on black/white circle icon in layer palette to create new fill/adjust layer.• Choose solid color option. Click on custom to get to pantone colors. Use eye dropper on artwork to select out a coated pantone color. Record selected pantone number and the pantone number of the color two shades lighter (see below).• When final color is selected, flatten layers in layers palette. • File is ready to be saved. Save as AgFinal.psd, for example.

SETTING UP THE ILLUSTRATOR FILE (.AI)• Open Illustrator. Create new file with a 24” x 36” artboard. • Place AgFinal.psd (make sure “Link” checkbox is checked in “Place” dialogue box) and name the layer “AgFinal.psd”, for example. Lock this layer.• Open “BaySilhouette.ai” file and copy>paste it into a layer named “bay silhouette”. Lock this layer.• Open “Humboldt Bay.ai” file and copy>paste it into a layer named “bay silhouette”. To change fill color of bay, click on appropriate layer in layers palette. Then click Window>Swatch libraries> Pantone Coated. Enter the pantone number that was recorded from the Photoshop file (see above). • Set up two additional layers: Text and Images. • Set up one-inch guides. Save as AgFinal.ai, for example. This is the file independent agencies will work with.• Create a folder entitled Agriculture Template, for example. Inside folder, agencies should find:

1) Ag.Final.psd 2) AgFinal.ai.


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Sign Panel Fabrication Alternatives


Sign Panel Material Alternatives

This section provides a number of alternatives for sign panel materi-als and outlines the advantages, disadvantages, and other consider-ations when choosing materials. Also included in this section is a list of the companies that fabricate these products and their associated costs.

These are some questions to help guide decision-making:

1. What is the budget for the project?2. Will the exhibit be temporary or permanent?3. Will the exhibit be located in a place with high vandalism potential?4. Will the exhibit have shaped-edge and be mounted to a sign base or be a straight-edge with a framed base?

SIGN PANEL DIMENSIONS

WELCOME KIOSK PANELS

The standard size of the welcome/kiosk panels created with the Signing Program is 30”w x 40”h. This fits both the 3-sided and 1-sided structures. These panels can be fabricated in any size to meet site needs, but graphic and structural designs will need to be modified accordingly.

WAYSIDE PANELS

The standard size of wayside panels created through the Signing Program is 24w” x 36h”. Panels can be created in other sizes, (i.e. for rail-mounts) however estimates are not provided in this manual.

SHAPED OR STRAIGHT-EDGE SIGN PANEL?

Panels can be cut along a pre-designed “shaped-edge” line along the top if desired. The shaped-edge panels will not fit a standard frame and must have custom-made bases. Following is a summary of considerations for both options.

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STRAIGHT-EDGE (2 ALTERNATIVES)

Framed• Looks like a traditional National-Park style sign; does not offer the more creative and interesting look as the shaped-edge • Must be purchased at 1/8” thick to accommodate standard

NPS-style frame structureUnframed

• Looks more interesting than framed panel• Must be purchased at at least 1/2” thick to self-supporting on chosen sign base• Slightly less expensive than shaped-top panel

SHAPED-EDGE (FOR CELLEX OR HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE PANEL MATERIAL OPTIONS ONLY)

• Creates a unique, artful, and interesting look• Must be purchased at 1/2” thickness for self supporting ability• Panels are all unframed, but supported by a baseplate which is bolted or welded to a sign base and to the panel itself (from underneath so that bolts are not seen). Welcome Kiosk panels would be bolted into the back from the kiosk structure.• Slightly more expensive than both straight-edge panel alterna tives. Fabricators charge an additional ‘per linear foot’ cost.

SIGN PANEL FABRICATION MATERIALS

There are three suggested options for sign panel materials included in this manual. Following is a summary of each material and advan-tages and disadvantages for each. Choosing materials should be based on budget and site parameters.

•High Pressure Laminate/Phenolic Resin•Cell-Ex•Vinyl Ink Jet

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL)

HPL panels are excellent for quality permanent exhibits. The process of fabricating HPL panels includes layering special imaged paper, a UV resistant overlaminate, and kraft stock, then pressing the layers under intense pressure and heat. The process fuses the layers into a durable and solid panel. This is one of the most durable materials on the market for outdoor interpretive exhibits.

This is a standard NPS-style framed straight-edged sign panel. This panel is 1/8” to fit into the frame.

The unframed straight-edged sign panel can come in a variety of thicknessess (1/8” - 1”) and be adapted to many styles of sign bases.

The unframed shaped-edge of this sign gives it a unique, interesting look. This shaped-edge cut is consistent among all the interpretive signs developed through the Signing Program. The bases are similarly unique and made to fit in to the surrounding natural enviornment.


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Advantages of HPL:• Excellent for permanent exhibits• Good photo reproduction capabilities• Good resistance to vandalism• Very good resistance to scratches and abrasion • Excellent UV protection• Does not need to be covered• Does not need to be framed if more than 1⁄2” thick • Can be made in a variety of thicknesses to be framed or not framed

Disadvantages of HPL:• Produced out of area• Moderately expensive• 5 year warranty

CELLEX

CellEx is a high resolution graphics sign panel option at a very competitive price. This high density laminate material is very resistant to vandalism, scratching, weathering, and UV rays. A CellEx panel can either be fabricated in 1/8” thick panel which can be accom-modated by most standard NPS-style framing systems, or in greater thicknesses which can stand alone without a frame. This ranks next in durability to the HPL panels above.

Advantages of CellEx:• Good for permanent exhibits • Good photo reproduction capabilities• Good resistance to vandalism• Good resistance to scratches and abrasion• Good UV protection • Does not need to be framed if more than 1/2” thick • Does not need to be covered • Can be made in a variety of thicknesses (1/8”- 1”) • 10 year warranty

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INKJET PANELS (3M OR TRUE SOLVENT)

Ink jet panels are an excellent lower-budget option for temporary signage or for sites where the vandalism potential is too high to invest a lot of money on interpretive signage. Although graphics can be high resolution, there are many materials involved to make a sign.

Advantages of Inkjet panels:• Inexpensive • Produced locally• Excellent for temporary exhibits

Disadvantages of Inkjet panels:• Needs to be adhered to an additional surface • Graphics are susceptible to abrasion/vandalism and surface would need a protective cover (plexi-glass) • Edges are sharp and would need a frame• Photo reproduction quality is fair• Not resistant to weathering and fading from UV rays (would need a protective covering)

SIGN PANEL MANUFACTURERS AND COST ESTIMATES

The following cost estimates are included to give you an idea of the cost of fabricating sign panels. Getting cost price quotes from fabricators is extremely difficult due to situation-specific variables. Each order is unique and rates will be quoted accordingly. The provided estimates are ball-park at best! Bear in mind that rates will decrease with the increase in square footage of material ordered. These estimates are subject to change on the basis of project scope and other factors and do not include sales tax. Add 3.5% to estimates for every year after 2003 to adjust for inflation. See Section 10 for fabricator contact information.


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HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE

KVO Industries (Santa Rosa, CA)Estimates:Welcome Kiosk panels (30” x 40”): See attached pricing matrix on following pages. Wayside panels (24” x 36”): See attached pricing matrix on page 48. Turn-around time: 4-6 weeks.

PPI Industries, Portland, Seattle, San FranciscoEstimates: PPI prefers to give estimates on a job to job basis. Their products are top-of-the-line and they have an extremely talented staff of interpre-tive text writers, graphic designers, and illustrators. Turn-around time: 4-6 weeks.

CELLEX

Grand Visuals (Colorado)Estimates: 1/8” ranges from $40 to $25 per square foot depending on how big the order is. 1/2” ranges from $49 to $31 accordingly. Add $50 per panel for ‘image rip charge’. One wayside sign would be roughly just about $300 and a kiosk-size would be about $350. Contour-shape cost not included. Cost includes a color proof. Turn-around time: 4 days for color proof, 10 days for final.

INKJET (3M OR TRUE SOLVENT)

Agreda Communications (Eureka, CA)Estimates:One 34.5” x 24” full color, weather resistant outdoor decal applied to 1/8” Diebond substrate (for support): starting at $200.00. Would need additional protective covering and frame. Warranty: 18 months.

JB Designs (Eureka, CA)Estimates: True Solvent vinyl graphics print at $12/sq.ft. A 24”x 36” vinyl sheet would be about $72. This does NOT include the mounting substrate (a range of materials to choose from), the protective plexi-glass covering, or the frame.


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Sign Base and Kiosk Structures

This section provides recommendations for wayside sign base and kiosk structural alternatives development. Refer to Section 10 for a complete list of fabricators. Sign base and kiosk structures are dependent upon the selected sign panel size and material. Hard copies of kiosk designs can be found in the second CD-ROM.

WAYSIDE SIGN BASE ALTERNATIVES

There are three sign base alternatives to choose from:

• Grass-style bases (for unframed wayside panels, 24” x 36”)• Tree-style bases (for unframed wayside panels, 24” x 36”)• NPS-style bases and rail mounts (for framed wayside panels, 24” x 36”)

ADA GUIDELINES FOR WAYSIDE SIGN BASES

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE

Information in this section is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements (for interpretive signage) used by the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Sign structures developed with the following guidelines in mind will promote full access to interpretive exhibits for all visitors to Hum-boldt Bay. Access ADA homepage for links to the Act and other information, http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm.

• Sign structures must be located on smooth, level, and hard exhibit pads for easy mobility.• The recommended height of bottom of sign panel from the ground is 30 inches (except for rail-mounts).• Sign panels must be set at a 30 or 45 degree angle.• A clearance of 36” must be provided between two exhibits if visitors are to pass between them.

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Grass-style base for the unframed sign panel. Sign panels are bolted into the back from a base plate which is welded to the grass-like aluminum rods.


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Tree-style base for an unframed sign panel. Sign panels are bolted into the back from a base plate which is welded to the branch-like aluminum rods.


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WAYSIDE SIGN BASE FABRICATORS

The following is a list of sign base fabricators, both local and out-of-town, and what types of products they specialize in.

GRASS AND TREE BASES: LOCAL

WRIGHT WAY FABRICATION Specialty:

Wright Way Fabrication works with metal. They can create grass-style and tree-style bases from aluminum rods, each one unique. Tree-style bases are more expensive due to the creation of a branching effect out of the rods. Expect to pay about $500 for a grass stand and $800 for a tree stand ( See below for additional powder-coating costs. Check with Wright Way about shipping finished bases directly to Pacific Powder Coating below.

PACIFIC POWDER COATING

Specialty:

Either base will need to be powder-coated for an additional $75-$100. This local company will apply a colored, protective spray to the sign bases created at Wrightway Fabrication. They have over 100 colors to choose from, and costs may be lowered if they have the color needed is presently stocked in their ‘paint guns’.

GRASS AND TREE BASES: OUT-OF-TOWN

PPISpecialty:

PPI specializes in artistic, unique sign bases. They fabricate both grass-style and tree-style bases shown on the previous pages, but the cost may be higher in addition to shipping charges. Contact PPI directly for costs and shipping fees (See Section 10 for listing).

DOUBLE PEDESTAL BASES AND RAIL-MOUNTS:

KVO INDUSTRIES

Specialty:

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specializes in double-legged pedestal sign bases and rail mounts. This product is fabricated and powdercoated on-site. See the pricing matrix on page 48 for cost breakdowns.

KIOSK STRUCTURE ALTERNATIVES

There are 2 kiosk structure alternatives to choose from. Each kiosk is designed to go with the welcome/kiosk sign panel, with a dimension of 30”x40” (see Section 8, “Creating a Welcome or Kiosk Panel”). See the following pages for kiosk designs.

• 3-sided roofed kiosk• 1-sided upright kiosk• Eureka Boardwalk kioks (for urban downtown area. Check with City of Eureka)

ADA GUIDELINES FOR KIOSK STRUCTURES

Just like the sign base structures, kiosk should meet ADA guidelines in order to be fully accessible to all people. The recommended guidelines are:

• Kiosks must be located where accessible on all sides• Kiosks must be located on smooth, level, and hard surfaces for easy mobility• The height of the bottom edge of the panel should be about 30-40 inches from the ground with the first line of text no higher than 60 inches from the ground.

KIOSK FABRICATORS

There are no local businesses that specialize in kiosk fabrication. Land agencies with woodshops, local lumber yards, and hardware stores are a good place to look for carpenters and woodworkers. Kiosk designs and materials are provided in this manual and can be used in a bid package. (Kiosk designs are on second CD-ROM).

Before the kiosk is built, decisions need to be made regarding sign panel configuration. There are two options:

1) Attach all sign panels (high pressure laminate material at 1/2” thickness) directly to kiosk legs via “L” brackets 2) Build in a plexiglass opening-door cabinet for posting information or for non-high pressure laminate signs.


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1-1" hole

2-1/2" holes3/4 " rebar12" long

Kiosk leg bracketsSet down in concreteapproximately 2' deepwith approx 1' attaching to Kiosk leg.

Kiosk Structure Detail

Formed copper roof cap

*Shown here (as one side of the 3-sided Kiosk) is the plexi-glass cabinet option. High Pressure Laminate panels can be attached directly to the kiosk legs.


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Kiosk leg bracketsSet down in concreteapproximately 2' deepwith approx 1' attaching to Kiosk leg.

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9. Permitting, Installation, & Maintenance

This section recommends the basic process for getting interpretive signs in the ground. The final steps involve permitting, installing, and maintenancing the signs.

PERMITTING

Before any signs go in the ground around Humboldt Bay, a permit application will need to be approved. This process can take a few months, so plan ahead. Permitting processes can vary greatly depend-ing on land jurisdiction(s) and according signage plans. The Coastal Commission has quad maps of the entire bay and can help determine land jurisdicition(s). Contact information for the Coastal Commis-sion can be found in Section 10 “List of Resources.”

INSTALLATION

Generally, signs will come in two pieces: the sign panel and the sign base. Confirm that the holes drilled into the back of the sign panel (leaving behind “screw threads”) line up exactly with the holes drilled into the base plates (connected to the sign base). Check with fabricators for preferred tamper-proof assembly hardware.

Another important things to consider when installing sign bases is consistency with ADA requirements. Some associated costs with ADA-compliant sign installation:

• Site preparation (constructing an smooth-surfaced exhibit pad, digging holes, etc.)• Concrete (price per bag)• Rebar or other material for a “dead man” for sinking legs securely into concrete• Re-landscaping (for public access)

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length for optimal support in the ground and the correct clearance above the ground for ADA compliance.

If constructing custom-made sign bases (tree- or grass-style bases), use the following basic guidelines for installation. Check in with Wright Way fabricators to ensure proper installation.

• Base legs need to be at least 55 inches long.• A piece of rebar or other material should be put through each leg of the base, close to the bottom) to help hold the base into the concrete.• Holes, 18 to 24 inches deep, should be dug.• Place the sign base legs into the holes to a depth where the bottom of the sign panel will be 28 to 30 inches above the ground.• Pour in concrete until it is about 2 to 3 inches from the top of the hole.• Construct a device that will hold the sign in place until concrete has set.• Fill in the rest of the hole with backfill.



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MAINTENANCE

Sign panel and base materials will determine the kind of care and maintenence required. Fabricators generally provide basic instruc-tions for maintaining interpretive panels. Maintaining signs is essen-tial to keep them looking like new, to help protect them from the elements, and to avoid having to replace them as often.

Again, fabricators should provide maintenance requirements for their specific products. Nonetheless, it will be useful to have these items on hand for maintenance:

• Touch-up paint (from the fabricator) for aluminum sign bases.• Polymer-based car wax to put on sign panels.• An organic non-abrasive solvent for graffiti removal.

REPLACEABILITY

Overtime, interpretive signs may become outdated or materials may show signs of weathering and vandalism...so save graphic files! Check with the fabricator to see if they will keep the files. It is much less expensive to have signs replaced if the fabricator uses the ‘masters’ that are already set-up for printing.

Fabricators can quote costs for having two of the same sign panels made at one time. Often, fabricators will provide a discount on the second sign if they are to be fabricated at the same time. This saves time; by having a panel already on-hand; the old sign can be replaced right away without having to wait for a new one.

All sign bases recommended in the Signing Program are designed for sign panel replaceability. The tamper-proof hardware (bolts) used to install the signs should be relatively easy to unscrew on the grass, tree, or traditional-style sign bases.



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9. Permitting, Installation, & Maintenance

This section recommends the basic process for getting interpretive signs in the ground. The final steps involve permitting, installing, and maintenancing the signs.

PERMITTING

Before any signs go in the ground around Humboldt Bay, a permit application will need to be approved. This process can take a few months, so plan ahead. Permitting processes can vary greatly depend-ing on land jurisdiction(s) and according signage plans. The Coastal Commission has quad maps of the entire bay and can help determine land jurisdicition(s). Contact information for the Coastal Commis-sion can be found in Section 10 “List of Resources.”

INSTALLATION

Generally, signs will come in two pieces: the sign panel and the sign base. Confirm that the holes drilled into the back of the sign panel (leaving behind “screw threads”) line up exactly with the holes drilled into the base plates (connected to the sign base). Check with fabricators for preferred tamper-proof assembly hardware.

Another important things to consider when installing sign bases is consistency with ADA requirements. Some associated costs with ADA-compliant sign installation:

• Site preparation (constructing an smooth-surfaced exhibit pad, digging holes, etc.)• Concrete (price per bag)• Rebar or other material for a “dead man” for sinking legs securely into concrete• Re-landscaping (for public access)

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length for optimal support in the ground and the correct clearance above the ground for ADA compliance.

If constructing custom-made sign bases (tree- or grass-style bases), use the following basic guidelines for installation. Check in with Wright Way fabricators to ensure proper installation.

• Base legs need to be at least 55 inches long.• A piece of rebar or other material should be put through each leg of the base, close to the bottom) to help hold the base into the concrete.• Holes, 18 to 24 inches deep, should be dug.• Place the sign base legs into the holes to a depth where the bottom of the sign panel will be 28 to 30 inches above the ground.• Pour in concrete until it is about 2 to 3 inches from the top of the hole.• Construct a device that will hold the sign in place until concrete has set.• Fill in the rest of the hole with backfill.



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MAINTENANCE

Sign panel and base materials will determine the kind of care and maintenence required. Fabricators generally provide basic instruc-tions for maintaining interpretive panels. Maintaining signs is essen-tial to keep them looking like new, to help protect them from the elements, and to avoid having to replace them as often.

Again, fabricators should provide maintenance requirements for their specific products. Nonetheless, it will be useful to have these items on hand for maintenance:

• Touch-up paint (from the fabricator) for aluminum sign bases.• Polymer-based car wax to put on sign panels.• An organic non-abrasive solvent for graffiti removal.

REPLACEABILITY

Overtime, interpretive signs may become outdated or materials may show signs of weathering and vandalism...so save graphic files! Check with the fabricator to see if they will keep the files. It is much less expensive to have signs replaced if the fabricator uses the ‘masters’ that are already set-up for printing.

Fabricators can quote costs for having two of the same sign panels made at one time. Often, fabricators will provide a discount on the second sign if they are to be fabricated at the same time. This saves time; by having a panel already on-hand; the old sign can be replaced right away without having to wait for a new one.

All sign bases recommended in the Signing Program are designed for sign panel replaceability. The tamper-proof hardware (bolts) used to install the signs should be relatively easy to unscrew on the grass, tree, or traditional-style sign bases.

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10. List of Resources

This section provides contact information for local and out-of-area fabricators. Every business or individual listed is familiar with the Signing Program and can help facilitate signing projects. Because contact information is subject to change, job titles were provided whenever possible.

This section provides listings for:

• Humboldt Bay Land Managers• Permitting Information (Coastal Commission)• Graphic Designers & Interpretive Text Writers• Fabricators (Sign Panels & Bases)

HUMBOLDT BAY LAND MANAGERS (ALPHABETICAL)

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Recreation ManagerBruce Cann, Arcata Field Office1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, Ca825-2300

CITY OF ARCATA

Deputy Director of Environmental ServicesMark Andre, City Hall736 F St., Arcata822-5951

CITY OF EUREKA

City Manager’s OfficeGary Bird, City Hall531 K St., Eureka441-4100

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Senior Biologist SupervisorKaren Kovacs619 2nd St., Eureka445-6493

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Deputy Director of Public Works and Parks Maintenence Mgr.Bob Walsh and Chris Whitworth, County Public Works1106 2nd StreetEureka, CA 95501445-7491

FRIENDS OF THE DUNES

Carol VanderMeerP.O. Box 186, Arcata 95521444-1397

HUMBOLDT BAY HARBOR RECREATION & CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Conservation SpecialistJeff Robinson601 Startare Dr., Eureka 95501443-0801

HUMBOLDT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Refuge Manager and Assistant Refuge ManagerEric Nelson and Shannon Smith1020 Ranch Rd., Loleta 95551733-5406

MANILA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

Linda Lee and Bev Prosser1611 Penninsula Dr., Manila 95564445-3309

TABLE BLUFF RESERVATION-WIYOT TRIBE

Cultural DirectorNina Hapner and Marnie Atkins100 Wiyot Dr., Loleta 95551733-5055

PERMITTING INFORMATION

The Coastal Commission has information and maps regarding land jurisdiction around Humboldt Bay.

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION

710 E Street, Suite 200Eureka, CA 95501445-7833

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GRAPHIC DESIGNERS & INTERPRETIVE TEXT WRITERS

Creating informative, engaging, interpretive signs tailored to the gen-eral public can be a challenging project. There are many local professionals skilled specifically in interpretive graphic design and text-writing. RCAA worked with several consultants during the Sign-ing Program. Their contact information can be obtained by calling RCAA and speaking to one of the interpretive planners (269-2056).

Other great local resources are: Humboldt State University’s Inter-pretation Department. Faculty from this department can provide contact information for interested students. (825-5369). Other agen-cies participating in the Signing Program may know of additional consultants. The yellow pages in the phonebook provides listings of local graphic designers. Yet another option, PPI Industries (see following page) has an extremely talented staff of interpretive graphic designers and text writers.

FABRICATOR CONTACT INFORMATION (ALPHABETICAL)

AGREDA COMMUNICATIONS

Phone: 707-269-0400Fax: 707-269-0140Email: [email protected] Address: 4102 Excelsior Rd. Eureka, CA

CELLEX

Phone: (303) 221-3860Fax: (303) 221-6756Email: [email protected]: 2300 West 2nd Ave. Unit A, Denver, CO 80223

JB DESIGNS

Phone: (707)-443-2816Fax: (707) 443-2816Email: [email protected]: 726 2nd St. Eureka, CA

KVO INDUSTRIES

Phone: (707) 573-6868Fax: (707) 573-6888Website/email: [email protected]: 1025 N. Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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PACIFIC POWDER COATING

Phone: (707) 826-1630Fax: (707) 826-2135Contact: Ken or PattiAddress: 148 South G St. Arcata, CA

PPI Interpretive Project ManagerPhone: (503) 760-2400 or (800) 886-0901Fax: (503) 762-3780Website/email: www.ppinc.com (Click on Museum link)Address: 11601 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR 97266

WRIGHT WAY FABRICATORS

Phone: (707) 822-3789Fax: (707) 822-7694Contact: Mark and PatAddress: 1250 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata CA 95521

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11. Color Plates

This section provides a preview of all the templates developed to date, in addition to sample draft and final layouts. Templates are shown here with color backgrounds and the Humboldt Bay silhou-ette. Color copies can be made of the art borders and included in the package sent to sign fabricators for color-matching purposes.

THE TEMPLATES

There are 17 thematic templates in total: one Welcome Kiosk tem-plate (vertical orientation) and sixteen wayside templates (horizontal orientation).

They are found on the first CD-ROM: Working with the Templates > Templts > WlcKiosk (for #1 below) or > Wayside (for #’s 2-17 below). PDFs are found on the second CD-ROM. In Color Plate order:

1. Welcome Kiosk2. Agriculture & Geese3. Beach & Plover4. Drains to Bay5. Dunes6. Eelgrass7. Fishing8. Freshwater Marsh9. Geology10. Marine11. Riparian12. Salt Marsh13. Ship & Rail14. Slough15. Watershed16. Water Trails17. Wiyot Village

THE WATER TRAILS TEMPLATE

This standardized template was developed to orient and inform boaters of specific water-related use regulations. (The modified ver-sion, without standardized information, is listed above).

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The Water Trails Draft template is found on the second CD-ROM: Additions > H20Draft. A PDF is also included in this folder.

THE HUMBOLDT BAY MAP TEMPLATE

This template was developed to orient and inform visitors of rec-reational uses and public access areas around the bay. Agencies may design this panel with site-specific information and/or add an additional area map with use regulations. It can be seen below with sample text and graphic layout.

BLM’S SOUTH SPIT PANELS

These kiosk panels were developed for BLM’s South Spit. They illustrate several ways of working with the Bay Map Panel, including the development of an additional site-specific map panel. Remaining sides of a three-sided kiosk would use the Welcome Kiosk Template.

These examples are found on the second CD-ROM: Additions > TmpltDev > HBayMap > So_Spit . PDFs are also included in this CD folder.

1. Bay Map (“Explore Humboldt Bay”) 2. Site Map

ELK RIVER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (ERWS) DRAFTS

These ERWS drafts were developed by a graphic design consultant. At time of print, the panels were still being finalized, but the drafts provide the overall text and layout design for the following templates.

These drafts are found on the second CD-ROM: Additions > Tmplt-Dev > Drafts >ElkRvr > WayDrfts (wayside panels) or > WlcDraft (welcome panel). PDF’s are also included here.

1. Welcome Kiosk Template (“Discover the Sanctuary Within City Limits”). Files will need to be re-linked on the CD.2. Salt Marsh Template (“What it Takes to Survive in a Salt Marsh”). Files will need to be re-linked on the CD.3. Ship & Rail Template (“Rails Led Timber to the Bay”). Files will need to be re-linked on the CD. Ignore prompt to find Locomotive.psd.

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What’s Next ?

Beautiful, informative signs go in the ground!!

Practically speaking, however, this Manual is a snapshot in the evo-lution of the Signing Program. There are both short-term and long-term needs to be addressed. In the short-term, we anticipate that updates and/or corrections to maps and other program information will be necessary as sign plans get underway. Consid-eration of long-term support and guidance for the program is also encouraged, particularly if updates are necessary and additions are made to sign templates or other program elements. In addition, there are a number of other possibilities to be explored as this concept turns into practice (see below).

ADDITIONAL INTERPRETIVE POSSIBILITIES

There are a number of related opportunities beyond the scope of this program which should be mentioned since the ideas were generated during this effort. The following are ideas that could be pursued:

Of course additional wayside border templates could be developed for interpretive realms not represented herein. The Agriculture & Geese Template is an example of this process: the Farm Bureau recognized that a specific border would be necessary for their purposes, and created one while the program was still under development. NRS added this template to the Signing Program.

An extension of the border artwork could be developed to encompass an entire panel for each. For example, the Riparian Template border artwork could be expanded to show much more detail (in a 36” x 24” format) about the in-stream habitat and riparian environment, with elements of the artwork numbered and defined in a legend on the panel. Examples of this type of artwork can be seen in the Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough and Padilla Bay interpretive programs.

Use of the panel border (or full panel) artwork could be expanded to other media, including postcards, t-shirts, book-

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marks, calendars, brochures, posters and other items that even more widely promote awareness of bay ecology and history.

Single-issue, small rail-mounted signs could be developed to adorn the Eureka Boardwalk. At the time of Manual production, one such small panel is mounted to the wooden railing at the foot of F Street. Other signs of similar size and material could be developed for the boardwalk regarding common waterfront bird (and fish or mammal) species, fishing and recreational vessel styles, and waterfront history.

Site identification signs are needed around the bay. This is VERY IMPORTANT! During work on the Humboldt Bay Trails Feasibility Study, the public very clearly said that they do not know where many bay access sites are located. The Welcome Kiosk serves to orient and inform the visitor once they are there, but a roadside identification sign would further indicate a public access area. Development of a standard roadside site name sign was not attempted here, since most agencies will not want the same style, and some have federal or state format requirements for such signs. For instance, a sign reading ‘Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary’ should not necessarily look identical to a sign reading ‘Elk River Wildlife Sanctuary’. These signs should be relatively large, sturdy, aesthetic, site-appropriate and welcoming.

The sign templates and other information in this signing program could be used in other coastal access and coastal watershed regions beyond Humboldt Bay. For example, the BLM is using the ‘watershed’ panel template for a sign system along the Elk River in the Headwaters Forest Reserve at the top of the Hum-boldt Bay watershed. Humboldt County may use the ‘Beach and Plover’ template at the other County beaches, and this sign format could be used along the California Coastal Trail in this region.

Because government funding can generally be somewhat limited for interpretive displays, it is recommended that local sponsor-ships are pursued. For instance, the Fisherman’s Marketing Asso-ciation may want to sponsor panels about the commercial fisher-ies and fishing vessel styles. Arcata businesses may want to spon-sor panels about the function of the Arcata Marsh wastewater system and marsh habitats. Business logos could be added to the lower right corner of sign panels and identified as sign sponsor/s.

This sign is an example of a site-identification sign that visibly welcomes visitors to a public-access area.

The Eureka Boardwalk uses rail-mounted panels to convey information about Signal Flags used on boats.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE SIGNING PROGRAM

Because this program was developed by a non-profit organization with no authority or management responsibility, there is no inherent mechanism for encouraging or supporting use of this program. The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District is cur-rently preparing a Management Plan, in which reference to this pro-gram and its suggested use by bay region managers could be included.

Where the Signing Program will “live”, and how it will be managed, are questions for perhaps the Interagency Committee to address. How the agencies would like to manage updates, modifications, and need for technical support should be addressed. For instance, the project website could be a universally accessible location for announcement of updates and availability of new files. The Harbor District is the most likely organization to encourage and facilitate use of the program, however they may not be interested and/or techni-cally suited for this task. It is likely that a small amount of annual funding will be necessary to ensure that updates, additional templates, and technical support are available to all the program cooperators.

THANKS FROM THE PROJECT TEAM

The project team would like to thank the agencies and organizations involved who lent their support and enthusiasm for this project. We look forward to seeing you utilize this tool!

• State Coastal Conservancy: Moira McEnespy (Project Manager)• NRS: Jennifer Rice (Projects Coordinator) and Denise Newman (Planning Specialist)• Jennifer Graves (Graphic Designer for template drafts) • Gary Bloomfield (Template artist)


References

Ham, Sam H. 1992. Environmental Interpretation: A Practical Guide for People With Big Ideas and Small Budgets. Fulcrum Publishing, Golden, Colorado.

Natural Resources Services (NRS).2001. Humboldt Bay Trails Feasibility Study. Redwood Community Action Agency, Eureka, California.

Tilden, Freeman. 1967. Interpreting Out Heritage. Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press, North Carolina.

Veverka, John A. 1998. Interpretive Master Planning. Acorn Naturalist, Tustin, California.

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