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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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Humpback whale spout  

Did You Know?
Marine biologists have identified nearly a third of all known marine mammal species in the waters surrounding Point Reyes. Blue whales and humpback whales feed here during spring and summer months. Gray whales migrate past our shores twice a year on their round trip from Alaska to Baja.
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Last Updated: May 04, 2007 at 19:08 EST