Management
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Facilitating Care of and Protection for Niobrara NSR Unlike many national parks, the National Park Service does not own any land along the Niobrara, but it is charged with managing protection of the nationally significant nature and recreation through partnerships with and facilitation of landowner stewardship efforts. The NPS is responsible for 67 miles of the NSR outside Fort Niobrara Refuge boundaries with US Fish & Wildlife Service managing the NSR through their refuge. NPS staff provides exertise in Natural and Cultural Resource Management, Interpretation and Education, and Visitor and Resource Protection towards the goal of sustained river resource protection for this and future generations. The plans listed below demonstrate how the NPS plans to accomplish their mission at Niobrara NSR. River Management Planning Information Completed Park Management Documents 2013 Superintendent's Compendium Resource Management 2011 Scope of Collections Statement Interpretation and Education | |
Did You Know?
Geologists have documented well over 200 waterfalls within the Niobrara River Valley. The tallest known falls is Smith Falls, which cascades 63 feet over a sandstone cliff. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Waterfalls & Springs" page. More...