Foundation Document

The Foundation Document is a statement of why Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway were established as units of the national park system. The core piece of the document describes the park units' purpose, significance, important resources and values, and interpretive themes or key stories. The Foundation Document also includes special mandates and administrative commitments as well as an assessment of planning and data needs. Though the document does not include any actions or decisions, it does establish the underlying guidance for park management and planning and will serve as the initial step for future planning efforts.

The Foundation Document Overview provides a brief description, map, and purpose of the park and parkway; the significance of each; and the park units' fundamental and other resources and values that merit primary consideration for park planning and management.

Document Content:

GRTE & JODR Foundation Document   (16.3 MB, PDF file) GRTE & JODR Foundation Document Overview   (7.5 MB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.