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Assateague Island National Seashore
Management
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Alternative Transportation Study - Public Meeting, January 17, 2009 (PDF file, 13kb)
December 18, 2009 - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore are working with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center to conduct an alternative transportation study. The study, which began in August and is estimated to last approximately one year, aims to objectively analyze different ways to address transportation problems - including beach access, traffic, and parking. The research study will be informed by ideas and comments from the public, as well as analysis of data and information about traffic, transportation, and other factors. A public meeting will be held on January 17, so that interested parties have a chance to communicate directly with the study team.
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OSV & Backcountry Users Survey (PDF file, 3.6 MB)
This report describes the results of Assateague Island National Seashore’s Oversand Vehicle (OSV) and Backcountry visitor telephone survey conducted from November 2007 to January 2008. Surveys were administered to a total of 43 OSV users and Backcountry area users. The goals of this study were to (1) gather information about user attitudes regarding current management practices of the OSV zone and backcountry camping areas and (2) provide data for a more in-depth written survey to be administered following completion of this report.
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Alternative Transportation Planning
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore are working with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center to begin an alternative transportation study. The study, which is estimated to take about one year to complete, aims to objectively analyze different ways to address transportation problems - including beach access, traffic, and parking.
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Long Range Transportation Plan (PDF file, 52kb)
The Northeast Region of the National Park Service is developing a Long Range Transportation Plan to identify future transportation needs and investment strategies for the region’s parks and their transportation interface with surrounding communities.
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Assateague Island National Seashore Administrative History (PDF file, 810kb)
Initial chapter traces events leading to seashore establishment; subsequent topical chapters address land acquisition, planning, relations with other agencies, physical development, resources management, and public use. Appendix includes legislation, personnel roster, visitation statistics.
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Long Range Interpretive Plan (PDF file, 986kb)
The Long Range Interpretive Plan is an effective and efficient interpretive plan that achieves management goals, provides appropriate services, and promotes appropriate audience experiences. While it considers past interpretive programming, it is primarily a forward-looking document that concentrates on actions needed to create or sustain a vigorous and effective interpretive program for the future.
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![Centennial Initiative graphic, 1 kb Centennial Initiative graphic, 1 kb](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117020704im_/http://www.nps.gov/ner/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/ASIS_ysnra0yd.gif) Assateague Island Centennial Strategy Learn more about your park's vision and desired strategies for the next 10 years.(PDF file, 19 kb) more... | |
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Did You Know?
Prickly pear cactus is native to dry, sandy areas on Assateague Island. American Indians applied peeled pads to wounds and drank pad tea for lung ailments. Fruits were eaten fresh or dried for winter use.
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Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 11:27 EST |