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Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Foundation Document
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On March 12, 2019 Congress passed the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, creating Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and directing the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the property for the establishment of a new unit of the National Park Service. The legislation directed the National Park Service to preserve, protect, and interpret the battlefield and the role that it played in the American Civil War.
The National Park Service is welcoming the new unit by beginning the process of preparing a foundation document to guide planning and management of Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. The park welcomes all interested persons to participate in this effort.
A foundation document identifies a national park unit's core purpose and significance, its most important resources and values, and the interpretive themes that tell its unique and significant American story. This foundation document will provide guidance for future management and planning decisions at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
The preparation of a foundation document is the first step in planning for the new park unit. The document is not intended to provide specific management actions to achieve desired future conditions at the park but will instead guide future park operation decisions by documenting what is most important about the park and understanding what is needed to protect and manage those resources.
As we begin the foundation document process, we would like to engage the public in discussions about what is most important about Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, potential issues that could threaten park resources and commemoration of the site, and what opportunities exist to improve the protection of this national treasure.
Please follow the links provided to view a newsletter about the project and provide comments to the National Park Service team through the questionnaire. Thank You!
The National Park Service is welcoming the new unit by beginning the process of preparing a foundation document to guide planning and management of Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. The park welcomes all interested persons to participate in this effort.
A foundation document identifies a national park unit's core purpose and significance, its most important resources and values, and the interpretive themes that tell its unique and significant American story. This foundation document will provide guidance for future management and planning decisions at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
The preparation of a foundation document is the first step in planning for the new park unit. The document is not intended to provide specific management actions to achieve desired future conditions at the park but will instead guide future park operation decisions by documenting what is most important about the park and understanding what is needed to protect and manage those resources.
As we begin the foundation document process, we would like to engage the public in discussions about what is most important about Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, potential issues that could threaten park resources and commemoration of the site, and what opportunities exist to improve the protection of this national treasure.
Please follow the links provided to view a newsletter about the project and provide comments to the National Park Service team through the questionnaire. Thank You!