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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.

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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

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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. Learn more about the Doan Creek Restoration Project.
 
View toward hill with native grasses in foreground.

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

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picture of Great Basin Wild Rye Grass

Did You Know?
Great Basin Wild Rye Grass is part of the natural landscape at Whitman Mission. The name Waiilatpu, meaning place of rye grass, was used by the people to name the mission site.
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Last Updated: March 13, 2011 at 17:13 MST