The National Park Service (NPS) is required by federal law to engage in transparent planning efforts and to solicit public, agency, and tribal input in decision making. The NPS engages in planning to ensure our decisions are as effective and efficient as possible in carrying out the NPS mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the NPS for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
The National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Wilderness Act, and other laws and regulations and NPS policies require that certain procedural steps be taken, and that park staff analyze all plans and project proposals to determine the degree of impacts on the environment. The involvement and input of the interested and affected public is an essential component in this process.
This site is dedicated to providing the public with information on planning activities and projects within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
The links below provide the public with more information on approved and ongoing planning activities and projects within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and more information on how to get involved.
Current planning documents for all National Park Service managed sites can be accessed on the National Park Service Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) System. Comments can be made on documents open for public review on this site.
Proposed Projects
Replace Cedar Grove Bridge at Cedar Grove Village in Kings Canyon National Park (EA is available for public review until December 4, 2009) For more information...
Address Deterioration of Wilderness Ranger Stations: Le Conte, Rae Lakes, Crabtree
(EA not yet available)
For more information...
Crystal Cave Restoration and Redevelopment Project (EA under development) For more information...
Restoration of Native Species in High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystems (Public scoping is underway until November 21, 2009) For more information...
Kings Canyon Prospectus and Environmental Assessment (Public scoping is underway until December 21, 2009) For more information...
Approved Projects
FINAL General Management Plan & Comprehensive River Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Link to the Final Plan/EIS
The Record of Decision for the General Management Plan & Comprehensive River Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Appendix to that Record of Decision. Document type: 1109 kb PDF
Installation of Verizon Wireless Antenna and Facility at Park Ridge Link to EA and Decision Documents
Replace Big Stump Entrance Station
Link to EA and Decision Documents
Rehabilitate Generals Highway from Amphitheatre Point to Deer Ridge and Wolverton Road to Little Baldy Pullout
Link to EA and Decision Documents
