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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Park Planning
 
Major planning documents pertaining to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site are posted here. Many of the plans are large documents that may take some time to open. Plans and projects that are open for public review are listed on the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website.
 

Planning documents

 
The General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, 2004 (PDF file, 2.1 MB) is the primary planning document for the National Historic Site for the next 15 to 20 years.
 
The Prairie Management Plan, 2003 (PDF file, 289 KB) outlines strategies for managing the restored tallgrass prairie
 
The Fire Management Plan, 2001, (PDF file, 532 KB) addresses wildfire suppression. The plan allows the National Historic Site to manage natural resources in the most effective and efficient manner, which includes the use of prescribed fire.
 

The Hoover Creek Stream Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, 2006 (PDF file, 8.5 MB) examines five management alternatives for mitigating flooding and erosion of Hoover Creek that threaten both the National Historic Site and the Presidential Library and Museum. The environmentally preferred alternative protects the National Historic Site resources from the 50-year recurrence flood.

 
The Long-range Interpretive Plan, 2009 (PDF file, 2.09 MB) is a planning guide for the park's visitor services, interpretive products, and educational programming.
 

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Trees and snow-covered banks along a creek.
Hoover Creek
The creek faces serious problems with water quality, erosion, and flooding.
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Golden retriever on a leash.
Pets
Tips for a safe and fun visit with your pet.
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Two bright yellow flowers in a green field.
Tallgrass Prairie
The 81-acre restored tallgrass enhances the commemorative setting of the historic site.
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A firefighter sets a prescribed fire in the tallgrass prairie.
Prescribed Fire
Herbert Hoover NHS uses fire as a tool to restore the tallgrass prairie.
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A game of Hooverball on the White House lawn.  

Did You Know?
President Hoover's doctor designed an athletic game to keep him fit. "Hooverball" is similar to volleyball, but scored like tennis. Players heave a six-pound medicine ball over the net.
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Last Updated: February 27, 2009 at 17:49 EST