Chronic Wasting Disease Detection and Initial Response Plan and Environmental Assessment

The National Park Service (NPS) is developing a plan and environmental assessment to respond to the potential threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to white-tailed deer. The purpose of the plan is to develop a range of strategies for the detection of and initial response to chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer at Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields, since the disease has been detected near the park units and may threaten park resources. The plan will also serve as a template environmental planning document for other National Park Service units in the eastern United States.

Contact Information

Ed Wenschhof
Chief Ranger
Division of Natural Resources & Protection
Antietam National Battlefield
301/432-2243 x11

Andrew Banasik
Natural Resources Manager
Monocacy National Battlefield
301/662-3515