Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Antietam National Battlefield

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The Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) Program provides framework, funding, and publishing support to parks to aid in the synthesis and documentation of natural resource conditions. Condition assessment reports are a tool to describe selected park resources, record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends in condition, and determine potential or current threats and stressors. Understanding the condition and trend of natural resources is key for parks and NPS planners to appropriately prioritize and allocate stewardship resources.

 

Burnside Bridge played a notable role in the U.S. Civil War battle of 1862.

NPS Photo/Kelsey Graczyk

Antietam, the deadliest one-day battle in American military history, ended the Confederate Army’s first invasion into the North and gave Abraham Lincoln the confidence to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. But the cost was high—more than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing after the brutal 12-hour battle. Located in northwest Maryland on more than 3,200 acres, Antietam National Battlefield preserves the battle site and includes an 8.5-mile driving trail, visitor center, church, and several walking trails.

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For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.

Source: NPS DataStore Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the NPS DataStore.