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An [[Summaries of Environmental Topics in California's Central Coast Region|environmental summary]] by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB].
 
An [[Summaries of Environmental Topics in California's Central Coast Region|environmental summary]] by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB].
  
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The Great Basin National Heritage Area exists between Utah and Nevada and encompasses White Pine County in Nevada and Millard County in Utah, as well as, the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation. This remote area boosts some of the darkest skies in the nation, many cultural areas, and hundreds of miles of ATV trails<ref name="Great"> Great Basin National Heritage Area – Preserving and promoting the Great Basin. 2021. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://greatbasinheritage.org/</ref>.  
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Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area (FWNHA) is locally coordinated by the Freedom’s Way Heritage Association. The Heritage Association was established in 1994 and was instrumental in the National Heritage Area designation process<ref name="FWNHA">About FWHA. Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. http://freedomsway.org/about-fwnha/about-fwha/</ref>. The Heritage Area starts in southern New Hampshire and crosses into northern Massachusetts<ref name=”Freedom”>Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. In: Wikipedia. 2016 [accessed 2021 Mar 14].https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Freedom%27s_Way_National_Heritage_Area&oldid=731979438</ref>, which encompasses 45 communities<ref name=”NPS”>Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area (U.S. National Park Service). [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://www.nps.gov/places/freedoms-way-national-heritage-area.htm</ref>.
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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The Great Basin National Heritage Area (GBNHA) was designated a National Heritage Area by congress, in 2006. The GBNHA covers nearly 16,000 square miles. Within the GBNHA are two national historic landmarks, the Nevada Northern Railway, and the Topaz WWII Japanese American Internment Camp. In addition to the national historic landmarks, the GBNHA houses many state parks and the Great Basin National Park<ref name="Great"/>.
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The FWNHA was designated a National Heritage Area by Congress, in 2009. The Heritage Area is roughly 994 square miles, with 24.7% permanently protected as conservation lands<ref name="FWNHA"/>. Within the FWNHA is 3 National Wildlife Refuges, 21 state parks, 1 National Historical Park (Minute Man National Historical Park), 13 regional trails, 17 National Historic Landmarks and much more <ref name="FWNHA"/>. The region has a rich history and is widely known as the birthplace of the American Revolution<ref name="FWNHA"/>.  
  
 
'''Mission:'''
 
'''Mission:'''
  
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The Great Basin National Heritage Area is to foster close working relationships with all levels of government, the private sector, and the local communities within the encompassing counties, as well as with the Duckwater Shoshone Reservation. The goal of the GBNHA is to allow for the region to conserve its cultural heritage, while allowing for the development of economic opportunities, in a manner that promotes multiple uses permitted by congress, without managing or regulating land use<ref name="Great"/>.  
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“We connect the people, places and communities of the Heritage Area through preservation, conservation and educational initiatives to protect and promote our shared resources and encourage residents and visitors to explore our landscape, history and culture.” <ref name="FWNHA"/>.
  
 
==Activities==
 
==Activities==
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The GBNHA boasts activities for all adventure seekers. The area is remote, rugged, and full of wilderness areas and parks. You can also explore one of the many historical sites or museums. If camping is your calling, they have that too, as well as ATV trails, and some of the darkest skies in the country, for star gazing<ref name="Great"/>.  
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The Heritage Area offers many events throughout the year and various virtual cultural experiences<ref name="FWNHA"/>.
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==Partnerships==
 
==Partnerships==
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The GBNHA is a part of the [[Alliance of National Heritage Areas]] a membership organization of congressionally designated National Heritage Areas<ref name="About">About. Alliance of National Heritage Areas. [accessed 2021 Mar 14].http://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/</ref>. Through this partnership The Great Basin National Heritage Area provides grant funds for local organizations, to be used to preserve and promote areas of historical and cultural significance to the region<ref name="Great"/>.
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The FWNHA is a member of the [[Alliance of National Heritage Areas]] a membership organization of congressionally designated National Heritage Areas<ref name="About">About. Alliance of National Heritage Areas. [accessed 2021 Mar 14].http://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/</ref>. Through this partnership and through the Freedom’s Way Partnership Grant Program the Heritage Area awards grants to fund projects that increase awareness and understanding of the region’s heritage, by engaging residents and visitors through experiences and promoting stewardship. <ref name=”Partner”>Partnership Grants 2019. Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. http://freedomsway.org/partnership-grants/partnership-grants-2019/</ref>
  
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The GBNHA has over 60 partners that actively take roles in the preservation, promotion and advocacy of the regions culture and heritage, these partners include county, state, federal, private, and non-profit groups<ref name=”Partners”>Partners with the Great Basin National Heritage Area. 2021. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://greatbasinheritage.org/partners/</ref>.
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In addition to being a part of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, the FWNHA is home to 23 local land trusts that aide in the management of the regions cultural and natural history<ref name="FWNHA"/>.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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[https://greatbasinheritage.org/ External link to the Great Basin National Heritage Area]
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[http://freedomsway.org/ External link to Freedom's Way National Heritage Area]
  
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[https://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/ External link to the Alliance of National Heritage Areas]
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:18, 20 March 2021

An environmental summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.

Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area (FWNHA) is locally coordinated by the Freedom’s Way Heritage Association. The Heritage Association was established in 1994 and was instrumental in the National Heritage Area designation process[1]. The Heritage Area starts in southern New Hampshire and crosses into northern Massachusetts[2], which encompasses 45 communities[3].

Overview

The FWNHA was designated a National Heritage Area by Congress, in 2009. The Heritage Area is roughly 994 square miles, with 24.7% permanently protected as conservation lands[1]. Within the FWNHA is 3 National Wildlife Refuges, 21 state parks, 1 National Historical Park (Minute Man National Historical Park), 13 regional trails, 17 National Historic Landmarks and much more [1]. The region has a rich history and is widely known as the birthplace of the American Revolution[1].

Mission:

“We connect the people, places and communities of the Heritage Area through preservation, conservation and educational initiatives to protect and promote our shared resources and encourage residents and visitors to explore our landscape, history and culture.” [1].

Activities

The Heritage Area offers many events throughout the year and various virtual cultural experiences[1].

Partnerships

The FWNHA is a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas a membership organization of congressionally designated National Heritage Areas[4]. Through this partnership and through the Freedom’s Way Partnership Grant Program the Heritage Area awards grants to fund projects that increase awareness and understanding of the region’s heritage, by engaging residents and visitors through experiences and promoting stewardship. [5]

In addition to being a part of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas, the FWNHA is home to 23 local land trusts that aide in the management of the regions cultural and natural history[1].

Links

External link to Freedom's Way National Heritage Area


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 About FWHA. Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. http://freedomsway.org/about-fwnha/about-fwha/
  2. ↑ Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. In: Wikipedia. 2016 [accessed 2021 Mar 14].https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Freedom%27s_Way_National_Heritage_Area&oldid=731979438
  3. ↑ Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area (U.S. National Park Service). [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://www.nps.gov/places/freedoms-way-national-heritage-area.htm
  4. ↑ About. Alliance of National Heritage Areas. [accessed 2021 Mar 14].http://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/
  5. ↑ Partnership Grants 2019. Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. http://freedomsway.org/partnership-grants/partnership-grants-2019/

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