IRNP Workshop on CLR/EA for Washington and Barnum Islands

[johnhens]

Park Invites Public Input on Cultural Landscape Report

Isle Royale National Park invites the public to a workshop to discuss the
development of a Cultural Landscape Report /Environmental Assessment
(CLR/EA) for the Washington and Barnum Island area of the park. The
workshop will be held on February 17 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Duluth,
Minnesota, at the Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Drive. The report is a
collaborative effort by park staff and a team from Quinn Evans Architects
and Woolpert, LLC.

The workshop will provide an overview of Part One of the CLR/EA, which
contains historic research and documentation of the landscape over time;
inventory and mapping of existing conditions; and an analysis of landscape
character and integrity. The workshop will also introduce and initiate
Part Two of the CLR/EA, which will develop alternatives for treatment of
the landscape, assess impacts, undergo public review, and ultimately
provide a recommended treatment plan.

Everyone interested in this project is invited to attend. The project team
welcomes discussion and comments from all interested parties and looks
forward to wide public participation. This workshop will discuss only the
CLR/EA and should not be confused with the broader, more comprehensive
effort to develop a Cultural Resources Management Plan for the park that
has recently been initiated.


Liz Valencia
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Chief, Interpretation and Cultural Resources
Isle Royale National Park
800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-7153
FAX 906-487-7170
liz_valencia@nps.gov

[fonixmunkee]

I'll be going to this and will take notes and report back!

[johnhens]

Thanks Richard, I was hoping you would be able to attend.

[fonixmunkee]

Well, unfortunately with all the going-ons in the state of Wisconsin, I wasn't able to make it to the IR meeting the other day. My girlfriend (a teacher) and I were too busy exercising our democratic rights.

I'm trying to hunt down some notes from someone else who I think went. If I can get his notes, I'll post them up here!

[johnhens]

Update from the NPS:

Washington and Barnum Islands: Cultural Landscape Report and Environmental
Assessment

On February 17th, 2011 a workshop was held in Duluth, Minnesota where Part
I of the Washington and Barnum Island Cultural Landscape Report was
presented to park stakeholders and the public. The presentation
highlighted project goals, landscape histories, existing conditions, and a
range of potential treatment options. Comments made at this time were
noted for further consideration. In connection with this workshop, the
National Park Service is opening a two-week comment period where the public
can download and review presentation materials and memorandum and register
related comments. Participants are encouraged to submit their comments
online using the PEPC (Planning, Environment and Public Comment) website.
Written comments will also be accepted.


Plan Process (tentative):
* indicates the current step in the planning process


Step 1. Winter 2010/11: Define purpose and need/develop preliminary
alternatives
Step 2. March 2011: Conduct external scoping*
Step 3. March 2011: Refine alternatives
Step 4. April 2011: Identify environmental impacts and select preferred
alternative
Step 5. April 2011: Prepare draft plan / environmental document
Step 6. August 2011: Public review of draft plan / environmental document
Step 7. December 2011: Analysis of public comment - Prepare final plan /
decision document
Step 8. March 2012: Release final plan / decision document to public






For Comments and More Information:
The public is encouraged to follow the planning process and register
comments digitally on the project website. This website will provide plan
information, documents for review, and details on public listening sessions
and meetings.

http://parkplanning.nps.gov/washingtonbarnumCLR


Questions and written comments can be directed to:
Marla McEnaney - Historic Landscape Architect
111 E. Magnetic St.
Marquette, MI 49855
906.235.7407 (cell)
906.226.5373 (fax)
marla_mcenaney@nps.gov