The Point Reyes National Seashore (Seashore) finalized the controversial General Management Plan Amendment (GMPA) on September 13th with the filing of the Record of Decision (ROD). The GMPA is the public process the Seashore started in 2018 to determine where, how, and for how long ranching operations may continue. The ROD included some changes to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) that was posted for public review in September 2020 and includes modifications to some areas of the Final EIS regarding lease length, ranch operating agreements, diversification, elk management, silage production, and succession.

Since the release of the ROD, we have been digging in; as the saying goes, the devil is in the details... We are taking every step to ensure we fully understand the implications. This process has included reading the documents in detail, documenting our questions, meeting with environmental partners, elected officials, and having meetings with the Seashore staff to better understand the complexities and details of the plan.

Throughout this process, we have remained steadfast in our position regarding accountability, transparency, and responsibility to ensure the protection of park resources.

We will have more on this very soon. In the meantime, you can read our blog posts on the issue.

Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore