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Living Landscape Observer
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New National Monuments at Landscape Scale
On March 25, President Obama designated 5 new national monuments, including four at a landscape scape. Learn more about these varied places, which include sites in Delaware, Washington State, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Mexico. Read more.
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New National Monument a "first" in Delaware
In late March in New Castle, Delaware, an excited group of Delawareans and Pennsylvanians gathered to
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Credit: Cherilyn Widell
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celebrate the designation of the First State National Monument by President Obama. Vice President (and former Delaware Senator) Biden, current Delaware Senator Carper, Interior Secretary Salazar and NPS Director Jarvis were on hand for the National Monument Proclamation, which marked the first time the National Park Service has had a presence in Delaware. Read more.
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Another Close Call for Heritage Areas
Just when you think things could not get more dire for the National Heritage Areas, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) proposed an amendment to the recent budget continuing resolution that would have stripped away half of the funding for the program ($8.1 Million). Learn more about how and why this happened.
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Cultural Landscapes at George Wright Meeting
Couldn't make it to recent George Wright Conference in Denver? The panel on Indigenous Cultural Landscapes: Developing a more Inclusive Approach to Large Landscape Conservation shared news on how organizations in the Chesapeake Bay region are working together to identify and describe landscapes from the perspective of indigenous people who lived in the watershed at the time of Captain John Smith's explorations. Watch the video, featuring Deanna Beacham (Weapemeoc), the American Indian Program Manager for the NPS' Chesapeake Bay Office to learn more.
You can also read more about the Conference here.
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In the News
The Gullah Geechee Commission is now accepting nominations for Commissioners from the Moultrie News
A new economic impact study indicates National Heritage Areas (NHAs) contribute $12.9 billion annually to the national economy. The economic benefits of NHAs are realized primarily through tourism and visitation. Each NHA coordinating entity serves as a catalyst for economic development within the regions they operate. Read the full report for information on the six case study NHAs here.
A free-market path to land conservation in the West? Learn more in a recent New York Times article.
How a program to fund parks in Washington State with a visitor pass fell short in filling the gaps caused by dramatic cuts in state support from the Seattle Times
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About Us
The Living Landscape Observer is a new website, blog and monthly e-newsletter that offers commentary and information on the emerging field of large landscape conservation. This approach emphasizes the preservation of a "sense of place" and blends ingredients of land conservation, heritage preservation, and sustainable community development. Learn more about how you can get involved or sign up for the newsletter here.
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