Point Reyes Headlands. Photo credit: Morgan Patton
Most of you have now heard that there was a settlement related to the Point Reyes National Seashore (Seashore) in January. The signatories to the agreement are the National Park Service (NPS), park ranchers who participated in the mediation, the Point Reyes Seashore Ranchers Association, the Nature Conservancy (TNC), Resource Renewal Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, and Western Watersheds Project. The Seashore also announced a Revised Record of Decision (ROD) for the General Management Plan Amendment (GMPA). While EAC was not a party to the litigation, we strongly believe this agreement between ranchers, the NPS, and environmental groups is the best possible outcome in a challenging situation. We also participated in many rounds of public comments in the preceding GMPA public process. Two lawsuits have been filed to challenge the voluntary settlement, encouraging the current federal administration to open up the agreement. We look forward to working with our partners and community to support a smooth transition, recognizing the enormity of the changes to the Seashore. We plan to continue engaging with partners and the park to protect these invaluable resources for future generations.
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General Management Plan Amendment
Pt Reyes Settlement is the Only Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Option
Breaking: Seashore Announces Settlement
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