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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
A Partnership Park
 
We are proud of the partnerships that established and now sustain this unique national park. A mix of government, non-profit, and for-profit entities work together to protect park resources and provide visitor services.

Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. The island park is managed collaboratively by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership, which represents a range of federal, state, city, and nonprofit agencies.

Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council. The Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council's advises the Partnership on the development and implementation of the general management plan for the islands, including ongoing park operations.

The achievements of the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership during our first 10 years—and goals for the future—are presented in:

» Boston Harbor Islands: 10 Years of Progress (PDF)

Other Partners
The National Park Service and the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership collaborate with many other government agencies, tribes, not-for-profit organizations, colleges and universities, and businesses. Many of these partnerships operate subject to governing laws or formal agreements. These relationships are described throughout this Web site.

Thompson Island  

Did You Know?
Thompson Island in Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area was home to the first vocational school in America in 1833. The facility featured a farm, a wood shop and a print shop as well as America’s first organized school band.
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Last Updated: March 29, 2008 at 14:05 EST