Difference between revisions of "Great Basin National Heritage Area"
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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 the Great Basin National Park<ref name="Great"/>. | + | 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 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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Revision as of 14:30, 14 March 2021
An environmental summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
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[1].
Overview
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[1].
Mission:
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[1].
Activities
Partnerships
Links
External link to the Great Basin National Heritage Area
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Great Basin National Heritage Area – Preserving and promoting the Great Basin. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://greatbasinheritage.org/
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