Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park

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	Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park – Management Plan

SPECIAL NOTE—Project Change and Update:
The planning process for the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park (SHP) Master Interpretive Plan began in June 2009. However, there has been a change to the planning process. The division has decided to incorporate park management objectives into the plan. As a result, the plan will now be titled a “Management Plan” but will still incorporate a strong interpretive component. This change does not significantly impact the plan outline or project scope. A “management plan” will better incorporate the needs of park staff to manage and maintain the park.

The first draft deadline has also been extended to December 1st—the original deadline was November 2nd.

The Fort Rousseau Causeway SHP is a community treasure that provides a unique opportunity to interpret the story of WWII in Sitka. In addition, and importantly, the causeway is a recreational asset for Sitkans and visitors, where exploration and discovery are integral to the experience.

The Fort Rousseau Causeway SHP Management Plan will establish planning guidelines and a long-range vision for managing this unique park and for developing and maintaining Fort Rousseau Causeway interpretive sites and materials. The plan will present an overview of the causeway’s cultural, historical, natural, and recreational qualities, define management goals and objectives, visitor experience goals, interpretive themes, and make recommendations for projects and partnerships.

The Fort Rousseau Causeway, a series of eight interconnected islands located in Sitka, Alaska, is part of the Sitka Naval Operating Base and U.S. Army Coastal Defenses National Historic Landmark. In addition to National Historic Landmark status, the fort’s significance as the headquarters for the harbor defenses of Sitka during World War II also earned it designation as a State Historical Park in April 2008.

The management plan is being funded by grants awarded to Sitka Trail Works, Inc. and upon its completion, will be integral to the pathway and park improvements for which Sitka Trail Works, Inc. has received funding.

Please check this website for updates.

Comment Forms

Project Timeline Highlights:

July 16, 2009: Public meeting at Centennial Hall, Sitka, AK at 6:00pm
October 2009: Plan changed from an “Interpretive Plan” to a “Management Plan”
December 2009: First draft available for public review
*February 2010: Second draft available for public review
*April 2010: Final draft available for public review
*June 2010: Final plan distributed to project partners and available for viewing online.

*dates subject to change

History
Please visit Matt Hunter’s website, www.sitkaww2.com, for an overview of the site’s historic resources.

Documents Available for Review
Public Meeting Notes - July 16, 2009

For information on the planning process contact:

Kathlene Rowell
Project Planner
AK Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Email: kathlene.rowell@alaska.gov
Phone: (907) 269-8742

Please check this website for updates.

Plan Links
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Plans in Print
Plans On-Line

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Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park – Management Plan