Visitor Use Management Plan

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Read the Visitor Use Management plan and provide comments.

A visitor use management plan for Cumberland Island National Seashore was open for public review and comment Oct 28, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022. The National Park Service staff at the park, regional office, and Denver Service Center developed the plan to thoughtfully determine appropriate opportunities for visitors to use, experience, and enjoy the park while protecting the area’s sensitive wildlife, ecosystems, historic buildings, cultural landscapes, and other resources.

The objective of the plan is to provide park visitors, including those who have been historically disadvantaged and unable to visit, with opportunities to be inspired through personal connections with the natural wonders, special places, and important stories the park protects.

The next step is to analyze and review the public comments received. Comment analyzing and any changes to the plan is anticipated in the summer of 2023.

To read the current VUMP Environmental Assessment please click here.

To view the November 17, 2022 townhall virtual meeting please click here.

Thank you for caring and learning about Cumberland Island.


Read the full press release here.

 
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The VUMP planning process timeline.

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Visitor Use Management

We want your feedback! Please review the plan and post a thoughtful comment. The comment period is open until December 30, 2022.

Review the plan & post your comment
 

Public Town Hall

On November 17th, the park management team provided an overview of the Visitor Use Management Plan. The presentation was recorded and is available at this link.

Watch the Town Hall

Last updated: January 23, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

101 Wheeler St
St. Marys, GA 31558

Phone:

912 882-4336

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