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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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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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Managed by the Greenway Trust, the Mountains to Sound National Heritage Area spans from Seattle, to Ellensburg, Washington. The National Heritage Area encompasses three iconic habitat types to Washingtonians, the Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountains, and the shrub-steppe of Central Washington<ref name="About"> About Us. Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. 2021 [accessed 2021 Mar 13]. https://mtsgreenway.org/about</ref>. 
 
 
==Overview==
 
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The Mountains to Sound National Heritage Area was designated as a National Heritage Area (NHA) on March 12, 2019, after 8 years of tireless advocacy. The area encompasses 1.5 million acres surrounding the interstate 90 corridor. Before becoming a NHA, the region was designated a National Scenic Byway, in 1998<ref name="Mountains"> Mountains to Sound Greenway. In: Wikipedia. 2021 [accessed 2021 Mar 14].https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mountains_to_Sound_Greenway&oldid=1009889517</ref>.
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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 Mountains to Sound NHA aims to protect the unique landscape from Seattle to Ellensburg, Washington, through coalition-based organization. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust promotes the conservation and enhancement of the region, ensuring a long-term balance between people and nature<ref name="About"/>.
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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"/>.  
  
 
==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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**a nine-day trek from Ellensburg, WA, to Seattle during the summer<ref name="About"/>.
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*Greenway Trips
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**Scheduled trips throughout the summer that blend outdoor trips and on-the-ground education about the Greenway, while hiking, biking, or floating alongside other Greenway residents and passionate supporters<ref name="About"/>.
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The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust partners with many organizations in the region. Each partnership targets one of the many goals of the NHA. The most notable partnerships are with the National Park Service, GeoEngineers, Green Trails Maps, K&L Gates, The Nature Conservancy, Perkins Coie LLP, Symetra, and The Trust for Public Land <ref name="About"/>.
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The GBNHA 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 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 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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[https://mtsgreenway.org/learn/national-heritage-area/ External link to Mountains to Sound National Heritage Area]
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[https://greatbasinheritage.org/ External link to the Great Basin National Heritage Area]
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[https://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/ External link to the Alliance of National Heritage Areas]
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== Disclaimer ==
 
== Disclaimer ==
  
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems|coursework]]. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [[CSUMB]], its staff, or students.
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems|coursework]]. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [[CSUMB]], its staff, or students.

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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

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[1].

Partnerships

The GBNHA is a Member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas a membership organization of congressionally designated National Heritage Areas[2]. 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[1].

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[3].

Links

External link to the Great Basin National Heritage Area

External link to the Alliance of National Heritage Areas

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Great Basin National Heritage Area – Preserving and promoting the Great Basin. 2021. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://greatbasinheritage.org/
  2. ↑ About. Alliance of National Heritage Areas. [accessed 2021 Mar 14].http://www.nationalheritageareas.us/about/
  3. ↑ Partners with the Great Basin National Heritage Area. 2021. [accessed 2021 Mar 14]. https://greatbasinheritage.org/partners/

Disclaimer

This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.

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