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NHAs are operated by local organizations and designated by Congress through individual federal laws at the request of local citizens and governments <ref> https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF </ref>. Designation begins at the local level; local organizations and governments must first consider applying, then following a series of steps. These steps include evaluating the potential NHA, conducting a feasibility study, having a review of the NHA done by the National Parks Service, a designation by Congress, and creating a long-term management plan for that NHA <ref> https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF </ref>.
 
NHAs are operated by local organizations and designated by Congress through individual federal laws at the request of local citizens and governments <ref> https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF </ref>. Designation begins at the local level; local organizations and governments must first consider applying, then following a series of steps. These steps include evaluating the potential NHA, conducting a feasibility study, having a review of the NHA done by the National Parks Service, a designation by Congress, and creating a long-term management plan for that NHA <ref> https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF </ref>.
  
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== Criteria==
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The National Parks Service has the following ten criteria for evaluation of candidate areas by the National Parks Service, Congress and the public:
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*The area has an assemblage of natural, historic, or cultural resources that together
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represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition,
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conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed as such an
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assemblage through partnerships among public and private entities, and by
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combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active
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communities
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*The area reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part
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of the national story
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*The area provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, cultural, historic,
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and/or scenic features
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*The area provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities
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*Resources that are important to the identified theme or themes of the area retain a degree of integrity capable of
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supporting interpretation
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*Residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and governments within
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the proposed area that are involved in the planning have developed a conceptual
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financial plan that outlines the roles for all participants including the federal
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government, and have demonstrated support for designation of the area
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*The proposed management entity and units of government supporting the
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designation are willing to commit to working in partnership to develop the heritage area
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*The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity in the area
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*A conceptual boundary map is supported by the public
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*The management entity proposed to plan and implement the project is described
  
 
== Current NHAs==
 
== Current NHAs==

Revision as of 23:54, 3 March 2021

An environmental summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB with relevance to the Central Coast region and the Range of the Condor National Heritage Area.

National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are places where natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape. The NHA designation fosters a community-driven approach to heritage conservation and economic development. Through public-private partnerships, NHA entities support historic preservation, natural resource conservation, recreation, heritage tourism, and educational projects. Leveraging funds and long-term support for projects, NHA partnerships foster pride of place and an enduring stewardship ethic [1]. These partnerships are between the National Park Service, state governments, and local communities. The National Parks Service serves in an advisory role and offers limited financial, planning, and technical help.

NHAs are operated by local organizations and designated by Congress through individual federal laws at the request of local citizens and governments [2]. Designation begins at the local level; local organizations and governments must first consider applying, then following a series of steps. These steps include evaluating the potential NHA, conducting a feasibility study, having a review of the NHA done by the National Parks Service, a designation by Congress, and creating a long-term management plan for that NHA [3].

Criteria

The National Parks Service has the following ten criteria for evaluation of candidate areas by the National Parks Service, Congress and the public:

  • The area has an assemblage of natural, historic, or cultural resources that together

represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed as such an assemblage through partnerships among public and private entities, and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities

  • The area reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part

of the national story

  • The area provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, cultural, historic,

and/or scenic features

  • The area provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities
  • Resources that are important to the identified theme or themes of the area retain a degree of integrity capable of

supporting interpretation

  • Residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and governments within

the proposed area that are involved in the planning have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles for all participants including the federal government, and have demonstrated support for designation of the area

  • The proposed management entity and units of government supporting the

designation are willing to commit to working in partnership to develop the heritage area

  • The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity in the area
  • A conceptual boundary map is supported by the public
  • The management entity proposed to plan and implement the project is described

Current NHAs

Currently, there are 55 NHAs [4].

Notable NHAs

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area

Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area

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Links

References

  1. https://www.nps.gov/articles/what-is-a-national-heritage-area.htm
  2. https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF
  3. https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF
  4. https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33462.pdf

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