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General Management Plans

A General Management Plan is a strategic planning document that outlines the future management of a National Park Service site for the next 15 to 20 years. The plan will set the basic philosophy and broad guidance for management decisions that affect the park's resources and the visitor's experience.

Status of General Management Plan Update

The draft Point Reyes National Seashore General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) is nearing completion. Studies on historic structures, park economics, transportation, cultural landscapes, and other topics are now completed or being finalized. The GMP is anticipated to be released in fall/winter 2008/2009 for public review. The GMP will provide management guidance for the Point Reyes National Seashore and the North District of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Once the draft document is released, and after public review and comment, a final revised GMP/EIS will be available. Public workshops regarding the draft document will be announced later this year.

General Management Plan Newsletter - Summer 2008 (959 KB PDF)

Staff Report Summary of Comments from Concepts Newsletter Review - 2004 (47 KB PDF)

Concepts Newsletter Appendix 1: Summary of Public Comments at January 14, 2004 Meeting (130 KB PDF)

General Management Plan Update Concepts Newsletter - 2003 (984 KB PDF)

Regional Residents' Opinions on Management Issues at Point Reyes National Seashore - 2003 (294 KB PDF)

Staff Report Summary of General Scoping Process - 2000 (25 KB PDF)


Economic Impacts Studies

In 2006, the National Park Service engaged Bay Area Economics to prepare a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts of the 71,000-acre Point Reyes National Seashore and an additional 20,000 acres of lands administered by Point Reyes National SeashoreRNS on behalf of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Economic Impacts Study - Final Report, December 11, 2006 (959 KB PDF)


Reports on public transportation to and within Point Reyes National Seashore

Transit Access Study Technical Memo: 2008 Point Reyes Headlands Shuttle Passenger Survey Findings, by Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates - April 2008 (718 KB PDF)

Transit Analysis for Point Reyes National Seashore: A Report by Crane & Associates, Inc. - 2000 (972 KB PDF)


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Harbor Seal Pup, © Sue Van Der Wal  

Did You Know?
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are present in the waters of Point Reyes year round. Every spring, approximately 7,000 harbor seals, or 20% of the mainland California breeding population, haul out on the beaches of Point Reyes. Look for them in the esteros and in Tomales Bay and Bolinas Lagoon.

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Last Updated: March 28, 2009 at 16:42 EST