National Heritage Areas (NHA)

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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.

NHAs are operated by local organizations and designated by Congress through individual federal laws at the request of local citizens and governments [1]. 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 and creating a management plan for that NHA [2].


Currently, there are 55 NHAs [3].

Text of the NHA Act

Current NHAs

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Links

References

  1. https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF
  2. https://www.cityofgigharbor.net/DocumentCenter/View/561/Background-Information-PDF
  3. https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33462.pdf

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