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Assateague Island National SeashoreThe wild horses of Assateague Island escape the mosquitoes and flies of the marsh by spending time on the beach. 29kb.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Management
 
Feral Horse Management at Assateague Island National Seashore (PDF file, 385 kb)
Assateague Island National Seashore proposes to develop and assess the environmental consequences of several alternatives for long-term management of the Assateague feral horses.
 

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.

 

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.

 

PWC Regulations at Assateague Island National Seashore
Effective May 1, 2000 all waters within the boundary of Assateague Island National Seashore are closed to personal watercraft (PWC). Approved PWC travel routes for access to the island are shown on the following maps:
Personal Watercraft (PWC) entire island (606kb, PDF file)
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Maryland (292kb, PDF file)
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Virginia (171kb, PDF file)

Centennial Initiative graphic, 1 kb
Assateague Island Centennial Strategy
Learn more about your park's vision and desired strategies for the next 10 years.(PDF file, 19 kb)
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Assateague Island is a rest stop for monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico in the fall. 10 kb  

Did You Know?
No other butterfly migrates up to 3,000 miles like the Monarch. Look on the seaside goldenrod in the fall to catch a glimpse of the great-great-grandchildren of the Monarchs that overwintered in Mexico.

Last Updated: April 05, 2007 at 15:48 EST