Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 3.10.2001

Dry Tortugas National Park, FL

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has signed a Record of Decision (July 27, 2001) for the Final General Management Plan Amendment for Dry Tortugas National Park. The plan is designed to afford a high level of protection to park resources and provide for appropriate types and levels of high quality visitor experiences. This will be accomplished through management zoning, establishing visitor carrying capacity, using commercial services to direct and structure visitor use, and instituting a permit system for private boaters. A wide range of recreational and educational opportunities will be available to visitors. Visitor experiences will be enhanced due to expanded access throughout the park and higher quality resources to enjoy. Management zones will provide guidance for managing specific areas for desired resource condition and visitor experiences. The Historic/ Adaptive Use zone (where Ft. Jefferson is located) will be the focus of the greatest visitor activities including guided tours, historical interpretation, bird watching, photography, picnicking, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving and recreational fishing. The Natural/Cultural zone will be managed to