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Newsletter (July 2022) - Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument General Management Plan Civic Engagement


Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument preserves thousands of Ice Age fossils that help tell the story of an ever-changing ecosystem. At the park today, a variety of visitor opportunities are possible, including access to recreation, opportunities for enjoyment of solitude, experiencing desert landscapes, and learning about fossils and the history of the landscape are important components of the whole visitor experience.

Public input is invited to help shape the General Management Plan (GMP), which will inform park management for the next 20 years or longer. The NPS seeks the public's feedback on desired natural and cultural resource conditions, visitor experiences, and other important values related to the monument for plan development.

When thinking about the future of this park, consider the following questions:
 
Comment Period: Closed        Jul 20, 2022 - Aug 19, 2022
Topic Questions Instructions:
How to Participate

While all comments are welcome and appreciated, here are suggestions that will best contribute to helping shape the future of the park:

-Focus on the questions presented above
-Be as specific as possible in your suggestions
-Include any questions about the process that remain unanswered for you

How to Respond
ON THE WEB (preferred method) by responding to the questions above.

BY MAIL (see address below):

or

BY EMAIL:
tusk_information@nps.gov
Topic Questions:
1. What experiences in Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument are most important to you? What kind of experiences do you want future visitors to have when they come to the park?
2. What are your thoughts on the draft desired conditions and management zones for the park? Is there anything that is missing?
3. What are your thoughts on the two alternative management zones maps? Do you prefer one over the other, and if so, why?
4. What activities, wayfinding tools, interpretive/educational material, and services would make you feel more welcome, safe, or satisfied with your experience in the park?
5. Other thoughts you'd like to share with the project team?
Document Content:
TUSK_GMP_Final-PA_508_2022-0720.pdfTUSK_GMP_Final-PA_508_2022-0720.pdf   (179.1 KB, PDF file)
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