Project Description: The primary objective of this project is to produce evaluation reports for two (2) potential National Natural Landmark sites. The NPS will identify the potential sites in cooperation with the Cooperator. Sites that were historically identified as potential NNLS and sites that have been previously evaluated and recommended for designation but were not designated owing to a moratorium will be considered, as will new sites that come to the NPS’ and project investigators’ attention. Selected potential sites will also represent a natural history theme not presently well represented by designated NNL sites.
A potential NNL evaluation report includes a site description, comparative analysis, and final recommendation regarding designation. Activities associated with preparation of an evaluation report may include land ownership research, consultation with landowners and other scientists, gathering known information about the site or resources, and site visits. Each evaluation will follow the specifications detailed within the “Evaluation of Potential NNLs: A Guide for Evaluators” to be provided by the NPS.
Lead Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephen Mabee, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Partner Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Deb DiQuinzio
Project Type: Research
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Start Year: 2014
End Year: 2019
Initial Funding Amount: $17,000.00
Federal Grant Number: P14AC01186
Amendments
- Amendment Number: 01, Year: 2016, Amount: $10,000.21
State(s): Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Products Associated with this Project:
- Venti, N.L., M. McCreight, and J. Jurnack. 2018. Spectacular geology of the northeast: high-priority sites for evaluation as National Natural Landmarks in the Appalachian Ranges and Plateaus, Adirondacks, and New England. Massachusetts Geological Survey and National Park Service. (Technical Report (Published))
- Venti, N. L., C. Ver Straeten, S. C. Osgood, and A. L. DiTroia. 2017. Evaluation of John Boyd Thacher State Park Albany County, New York For its Merit in Meeting National Significance Criteria as a National Natural Landmark Representing Cuestas and Hogbacks and Late Silurian – Devonian Periods in the Appalachian Plateau (Bio)Physiographic Province. National Park Service, New York. (Technical Report (Published))