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Point Reyes National Seashore
Press Kit: Management Objectives
Preserve Park Resources
Natural and cultural resources and associated values of Point Reyes National Seashore are protected, restored, and maintained in good condition and managed within their broader ecosystem or cultural context.

Point Reyes National Seashore contributes to knowledge about natural and cultural resources and associated values; management decisions about resources and visitors are based on adequate scholarly and scientific information.

Enhance Visitor Experiences
Visitors safely enjoy and are satisfied with the availability, accessibility, diversity, and quality of park facilities, and appropriate recreational opportunities.

Park visitors and the general public learn and understand the purpose of Point Reyes National Seashore.

Strengthen Opportunities Managed by Partners
Natural and cultural resources are conserved through formal partnership programs that increase support for their conservation.

Ensure Organizational Effectiveness
Point Reyes National Seashore uses current management practices, systems, and technologies to accomplish its mission.

Point Reyes National Seashore increases its managerial capability through support from other agencies, organizations, and individuals.

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Tule Elk

Did You Know?
In the mid-1800s, the tule elk was hunted to the brink of extinction. The last surviving tule elk were discovered and protected in the southern San Joaquin Valley in 1874. In 1978, ten tule elk were reintroduced to Point Reyes, which now has one of California's largest populations, numbering ~500.
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Last Updated: May 04, 2007 at 19:08 MST