Learn about NRCAs
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, and record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends, and identify 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.

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Traditional NRCA Report: 2013
In an effort to better understand the natural resources and processes within this park, a Natural Resource Condition Assessment was conducted and published in 2013. Representatives from the National Park Service and the University of Richmond collaborated to determine park needs and available data. This team chose four resource topics and their corresponding indicators to evaluate:
- Air quality |
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- Water quality |
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- Biological integrity |
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- Landscape dynamics |
Overall, the condition of natural resources within Petersburg National Battlefield varies. The water quality and landscape dynamics resource topics were in mostly good condition. Biological integrity was in good condition to moderate concern, and air quality was considered to have a condition of significant concern. Future priorities include the implementation of a noise and light pollution monitoring protocol. Additional data would be useful to further identify the potential scope of challenges in the park and to help resolve these biotic challenges.
For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.
Source: Data Store Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.
Last updated: June 28, 2022