Natural Resource Condition Assessments for San Juan Island National Historical Park

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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.

 

Mount Finlayson from the Bluff Walks in American Camp.

Photo by NPS/Mike Vouri

Located in Puget Sound, the westernmost of the main islands of the San Juan Islands group, San Juan Island National Historical Park honors the idea that individuals and nations can solve their problems peacefully. For it was here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island—a dispute ignited over a pig. In addition to its colorful history, the 1,000-acre park is known for its beautiful views, saltwater shorelines, serene woodlands, and orca whales. Visitors to the park kayak, hike, bike, and explore it’s intriguing history and picturesque scenery.

Links to NRCA Products
Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

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.