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    Cape Cod

    National Seashore Massachusetts

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  • Access to the Coast Guard Beach in Eastham will be closed Tuesday, May 21.

    Access to the Coast Guard Beach in Eastham will be closed Tuesday, May 21, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM so seashore staff can create an accessible path in advance of the summer season.

  • Storm damage, construction affecting access at seashore locations; reduction in programming

    Due to erosion, there is no beach access at Nauset Light and Marconi beaches. Access at the Marconi Site is limited. Parts of the Nauset Marsh and Red Maple Swamp trails are closed. Nauset Bike Trail construction is underway. More »

Selection Process

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NPS

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Call for Partners

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Selection Process

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Program Partner lease proposals will be reviewed by NPS on their individual merits and in comparison to other proposals received. Proposals will be evaluated by NPS under the following criteria:

· The compatibility of the organization's proposed use with respect to the preservation, protection and visitor enjoyment of the park, and with respect to the Highlands Center mission of fostering creative work, communication and learning related to the arts, science, and environment;

· The financial capability of the organization to carry out the terms of the lease, including financing building renovation, capital improvements and intended uses;

· The experience of the organization demonstrating the managerial capability to carry out the terms of the lease;

· The ability and commitment of the organization to conduct its activities in an environmentally sustainable manner; and

· The extent to which the organization's proposed use emphasizesoff-season or year-round activities rather than just summer season use.

If your proposal is selected by NPS for negotiation of a lease, NPS will enter into negotiations with you to finalize the lease terms. Presently, lease terms are anticipated to be about 20-30 years. If the negotiations are successful, you will enter into a Program Partner lease with NPS. No binding obligations are assumed by either you or NPS until a lease is signed by both parties.

Legal and financial considerations regarding Program Partner leases are contained in the following documents:

Appendix D. Legal and Financial Lease Details

Appendix E. NPS Leasing Regulation

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Did You Know?

Piping Plover

Cape Cod National Seashore is one of the most important nesting areas for the federally-threatened Piping Plover. Abundant in the 19th century, the beach-nesting Piping Plover declined in the 20th century, but have begun to recover as a result of active protection and visitor education.