States
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode IslandThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration jointly developed the Monument Management Plan to guide the work of the Monument for the next 15 years and provide a framework for stewardship and management of this special place.
This Plan establishes the long-term vision and framework needed to provide proper care for the Monument’s unique ecosystem, marine life, and natural and historical resources, as well as set priorities and goals for managing the Monument into the future.
Management Plan and Environmental Assessment
The Final Management Plan and Environmental Assessment was released in June 2024. This Plan is broken into three volumes, including the Management Plan, Environmental Assessment and Appendices. Please view each volume separately below.
Volume One: Management Plan
Volume Two: Environmental Assessment
Volume Three: Appendices
Why is this Plan needed?
The Plan is a government mandate for the benefit of the American public. The Plan will guide the Monument’s stewardship to effectively invest resources in protecting, caring for, and sharing the story of this important place.
For any inquiries, please reach out to the Monument Management email: ncsmnm@fws.gov
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