October 14, 2011
Alternative Development Workbook Published Online
Getting in on the ground floor provides an opportunity to have greatest impact on a project. That is why we are offering this unique opportunity to share your insight before alternatives have been created for the Merced River Plan.
The workbook provides a window into our process and represents a high degree of transparency. Through it you will gain insight in to some of the key considerations that must be weighed to balance the sometimes conflicting goals of:
- ecological and natural resource values,
- direct connection to the river values
- visitor use management, and
- land use and associated developments
The workbook articulates the challenges that park management must address to meet the Merced River Plan goals of balancing resource protection with visitor access and enjoyment. It also identifies 35 key management considerations and potential options for detailed discussion. These management considerations were selected for discussion based on complexity and public interest.
You can find the workbook at www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/mrp_documents.htm
Fill it out online or download it to review and begin preparing for our upcoming meetings!
Workshop venue changed
The San Francisco workshop will be at The Palm Room in the San Francisco Film Centre. Parking is available across the street. For directions to this meeting location, visit: www.sffilmcentre.com/contact/directions.html
Save the Date for Dialogue and Discovery
Mark your calendars for the Merced River Plan Fall Workshops.
Date Time Location Oct. 27, 2011 5-8 pm El Portal Community Center El Portal, California Oct. 28, 2011 1-5 pm Wawona Community Center Wawona, California Oct. 29, 2011 10 am – 4 pm Garden Terrace, Yosemite Lodge Yosemite National Park Nov. 7, 2011 10 am – 4 pm Garden Terrace, Yosemite Lodge Yosemite National Park Nov. 9, 2011 5-8 pm The Palm Room, San Francisco Film Centre San Francisco, California *For directions to this meeting location, visit: www.sffilmcentre.com/contact/directions.html
For more information about the Merced River Plan visit www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/mrp.htm.