Plan Process

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Gather public and partner input, including information gathering, scholarly research, workshops, and site visits with experts
Step 2. Develop the draft purpose; significance; fundamental resources and values; and interpretive themes
Step 3. Gather public and partner input on the draft purpose; significance; fundamental resources and values; and interpretive themes
Step 4. Present Part One: purpose; significance; fundamental resources and values; and interpretive themes to the public *
Step 5. Finalize Part Two: assessment of planning and data needs; key issues; analysis of fundamental resources and values; special mandates and administrative commitments
Step 6. Present the final foundation document to the public and partners