WSPC02286

• File Number: 8210.761.09
• Description: Colorado River-Federal Agencies-US NPS-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument
• State: CO
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 10/1/1997
• Title: General Management Plan 2-Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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value of public enjoyment by present and
future generations, Human use often can
threaten the very resources that the
National Park Service is tasked to

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revolved around the balancing of these
two National Park Service purposes,
Whether it is telling a story or
distributing use carefully to protect
resources, the Service uses the principles
of human and natural management to
accomplish its mission. But at the very
least, "these areas derive increased
national dignity and recognition of their
superb environmental quality through
their inclusion jointly with each other in
one national park system managed for the
benefit and inspiration of all people." (16
USC la.I;1970)

MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT

In 1993, each unit conducted a three.day
management assessment workshop
(Black Canyon in August and Curecanti
in October) with participants from the
parks' staffs, the regional office, other
agencies, and the public. This process
began by looking at each park's
legislation in an effort to clearly define
its purpose and significance, The next
step identified management objectives,
which are broad, conceptual descriptions
of what the park could be like relative to
resource management, visitor services,
human resources, and partnerships.
Applicable management objectives
derived during the management
assessment were used to help define more
specific objectives for this plan.

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
National Monument

Park Purpose

The reason or reasons for which Black
Canyon of the Gunnison National
Monument was set aside as a part of the
national park system is called its park
purpose. Purpose statements are based
upon legislation, legislative history, and
historic trends.

The purpose statements below reflect the
legislative intent for the monument.
Other legislation affecting management
of the monument includes the 1916
Organic Act (and as amended by the act
of March 27, 1978), the National
Environmental Policy Act, the National
Historic Preservation Act, the Wilderness
Act, the Archeological Resources
Protection Act, and the Endangered
Species Act.

The purpose of the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Monument is to
provide for:

. preservation and protection of the spectacular
gorges and scenic values.

. protection of natural, cultural, and scientific
resources and items of educational interest.

. educational, scientific, and interpretive
opportunities.

. preservation of the integrity and
characteristics of lands designated as
wilderness.

. opportunities for public use and enjoyment of
these resources in a manner that will leave
them unimpaired for future generations.

. management of monument resources as an
integral part of the Gunnison River Basin.

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