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natural resources, for the enjoyment of all Americans” <ref> Obama White House FONM designation https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/20/presidential-proclamation-establishment-fort-ord-national-monument </ref> | natural resources, for the enjoyment of all Americans” <ref> Obama White House FONM designation https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/20/presidential-proclamation-establishment-fort-ord-national-monument </ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 9 March 2021
An environmental summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Overview
Fort Ord National Monument (FONM) is a 14,658-acre habitat conservation area located on the former Fort Ord military base. The Monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management who oversees the protection and management of 44 rare plants and animals present in the area.[2] FONM boasts over 86 miles of trails that are accessible by foot, bike, and horseback.[3]
Designation
In 2012, President Barack Obama use the Antiquities Act to declare the BLM-managed portion of the former Fort Ord a National Monument intending to “maintain its historical and cultural significance, attract tourists and recreationalists from near and far and enhance its unique natural resources, for the enjoyment of all Americans” [4]
Programs and Projects on FONM
References
- ↑ BLM
- ↑ Fort Ord National Monument https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/fort-ord-national-monument
- ↑ Fort Ord National Monument https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/fort-ord-national-monument
- ↑ Obama White House FONM designation https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/20/presidential-proclamation-establishment-fort-ord-national-monument
Links
- United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Fort Ord Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Fort Ord Recreational Habitat Area (FORHA)
- Recreational Planning Initiatives in the California Central Coast
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
