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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Research and Restoration
Archeologist is pushing a cart across park grounds. On the cart is an antenna, which is part of the ground-penetrating radar survey system.

NPS collection

Archeology
Over the years the NPS has conducted historical archeology at the site of the mission structures. These efforts have increased our knowledge of the Whitmans and have influenced management decisions and park development. more . . .

 
Doan creek

NPS collection

Doan Creek Restoration
Whitman Mission National Historic Site is in the process of restoring Doan Creek. This will enhance the riparian habitat of the park, help existing wildlife, and allow for the reintroduction of fish passage from Mill Creek to Doan Creek. Doan Creek Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.
 
View toward hill with native grasses in foreground.

NPS collection

Revegetation Program
In 1985, park staff began a revegetation project to control non-native weeds that had invaded the park. more . . .

singing sparrow  

Did You Know?
Over 200 different species of birds can be found at Whitman Mission National Historic Site. A large proportion of these are migratory and wintering birds indicating the importance of the 139-acre parcel as a stop over for those species.
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Last Updated: January 27, 2007 at 19:23 EST