Public Invited to Review Next Steps in Draft Olympic National Park Wilderness Stewardship Plan

The National Park Service has released a range of preliminary draft alternatives for the Olympic National Park Wilderness Stewardship Plan.  The preliminary draft alternatives were designed to reflect key topics raised during the initial public scoping process last spring.

 

“The public’s review and comment at this key stage of the planning process will ensure that we are developing the best possible future for the Olympic Wilderness,” said Olympic National Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum. “Moreover, we want to ensure that we have accurately heard and addressed the public’s comments as we move forward in developing the plan.”

 

This planning process applies only to lands within Olympic National Park and when complete, will guide the preservation, management and use of the park’s wilderness area.

 

“In accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964, the goal of this wilderness stewardship plan is to restore, protect and enhance the overall wilderness character of the wilderness area within Olympic National Park,” Creachbaum emphasized.

 

The preliminary draft alternatives and maps, along with extensive background information and a copy of the public comments submitted during last year’s public scoping period, can be reviewed online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/olymwild.  Comments may also be submitted at that website.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

5:00-7:00pm

Port Angeles Library

2210 S. Peabody Street

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: 360-417-8500

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

5:00-7:00pm

Department of Natural Resources

411 Tillicum Lane

Forks, WA 98331

Phone: 360-374-2800

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

5:00-7:00pm

Quinault Lake School

Amanda Park, WA 98526

Phone: 360-288-2260