Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Fire Island National Seashore

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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.

 

A view of the Fire Island Lighthouse and Fresnel Lens Building from a boardwalk path.

NPS/Tyler Kuliberda

Located off the south shore of Long Island, New York, Fire Island National Seashore protects 26 miles of Fire Island, a barrier island along the Atlantic Coast. The park is comprised of historic landmarks, windswept dunes, and maritime forests offering culture, recreation, and solitude. Visitors to the park enjoy the island's white sand beaches and coastal wildlife, including dolphins, whales, seals, and porpoises.

Links to NRCA Products
Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

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.