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Visitors at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is beginning the planning process of a new General Management Plan. The plan identifies the overall direction for the future management of the memorial. This includes answering the question "what kind of place do we want this area to be?"

Mount Rushmore is looking for your help in answering this question. You are invited to participate in the planning and preservation of the memorial through the submission of comments and attendance at upcoming public meetings.

An Invitation to Participate
Planning, Environment and Public Comment website
We welcome your comments and ideas throughout the planning process. The comment website is available for you to post comments concerning your thoughts about the future planning of Mount Rushmore.

Scoping Newsletter
Mount Rushmore GMP Scoping Newsletter (1.06 mb, pdf)
This introductory newsletter provides background information on the General Management Plan process.

Public Scoping Presentation
Mount Rushmore Public Scoping Presentation
For those unable to attend the December public scoping meetings, please review this presentation for information concerning the GMP process.

Planning Today for Tomorrow's Parks
Planning Today for Tomorrow's Parks
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This introductory video explores the planning process that helps address the multitude of challenges facing parks today. In this overview, key stakeholders and park staff from around the country highlight some of the results of recent general management planning.