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CRATERS of the MOON
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APPENDIX D:
OBJECTIVES
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
Management objectives are taken from the 1988 Statement for Management, which was approved by The regional director on October 11, 1988.
To preserve to the greatest extent possible the basaltic volcanism features of the monument through effective interpretation and protection programs.
To perpetuate the natural ecosystems of the monument through active and effective resource management programs.
To preserve visibility and associated vistas and to prevent deterioration of the airshed and all air quality related values.
To identify, evaluate, protect, and preserve the park's archeological and historic resources in a manner consistent with historic preservation law and National Park Service policies.
To emphasize water conservation in the development of management and visitor facilities as well as in the park's operating programs.
To provide, in the most environmentally suit able locations possible, only those developments necessary to serve the needs of park visitors and park management.
To foster an understanding and appreciation of the environmental forces that formed the present day landscape of the Snake River Plain as well as an understanding of the plants and animals that have adapted to this harsh habitat.
To encourage camping, picnicking, hiking, and other compatible recreational uses by providing quality facilities for a more meaningful experience for the visitor.
To promote perpetuation and compatible use of monument and regional resources through cooperation in planning and management activities with other governmental agencies as well as private interests.
To promote a continuing program of scientific research and study to gather information that will allow for long-term wildlife management programs.
To work on a cooperative basis with other government agencies, primarily the Bureau of Land Management, in matters of mutual concern such as the effect of stock grazing in the vicinity of the monument.
To establish objective policy and guidelines (backcountry management plan) that will ensure a strong and definite commitment by park management to the preservation of the monument's wilderness.
To continue management of the Lava Flow campground to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for the monument visitor and to pro vide maximum feasible access to the handicapped.
To increase the Park Service's ability to accomplish its mission in the most cost effective manner, creating more park self-sufficiency and thus helping to offset the national deficit.
To increase visitor use and enjoyment of the monument during the winter.
INTERPRETIVE OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are listed in the 1990 Statement For Interpretation for Craters of the Moon National Monument.
To encourage visitors' understanding and appreciation of the geological, biological, and ecological aspects of Craters of the Moon.
To stimulate in visitors an increasing awareness of and interest in all natural processes occurring at the monument and elsewhere.
To encourage in visitors an understanding of what preservation is and the role it plays in the management and maintenance of natural areas.
To present to visitors the concerns of the National Park Service on various issues that affect the natural world.
To give visitors a better understanding of monument regulations and policies.
To instill in visitors a sense of caution when confronted with unfamiliar safety hazards.
To create an interest in and foster understanding of the way in which past human activities have influenced the monument and our culture.