Currently there are no public comment periods open. The most recent plans available for public review were the Draft Hanford Reach National Monument Sport Hunting Plan and Environmental Assessment (comment period closed May 8, 2007) and the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (comment period closed March 10, 2007). Each of these documents can still be downloaded; however, the FWS is no longer accepting public comments. When the final versions of these plans are available, we will post them here.
Be sure to check back to this web site for updates, download additional documents, check other background information, etc. If you have any problems in accessing the draft plans, have any questions regarding content, or need clarification with anything, please do not hesitate to contact Monument staff at (509) 371-1801 or hanfordreach@fws.gov
CCP Plan & Components |
| Cover Letter – Provides additional detail on the CCP. This should be read before commenting on the CCP. |
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1.45 MB PDF |
| Cover Sheet – Information on the responsible parties for the CCP. |
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149 KB PDF |
| Entire Draft CCP – Includes all chapters, maps, inserts, etc. Downloading the entire file at once will allow bookmarks and links in the Table of Contents to function. Please note that some maps and inserts are formatted at 11" x 17", so when printing the document, these will print quite small. You can download the individual maps below if you would like the full-size version. Likewise, the maps are in color. You should not download this file without a high-speed connection. |
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77.33 MB PDF |
| Draft Integrated Pest Management Plan – Also being released for public review and comment. The link will take you to a different page with instructions for downloading the IPM Plan |
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| All Maps – All maps are in color, and as noted, several are 11" x 17". |
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72.68 MB PDF |
Individual CCP Maps |
| Map Section Cover – The cover sheet/separator for the map section of the CCP. |
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363 KB PDF |
| Map 1 – The Monument's location within the Pacific Northwest. |
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1.16 MB PDF |
| Map 2 – The Monument's location within the Columbia Basin. This is a satellite image showing habitat fragmentation as well. This is very large file. |
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19.67 MB PDF |
| Map 3 – Shows the different jurisdictions over Monument lands. |
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1.04 MB PDF |
| Map 4 – Shows the different land ownerships surrounding the Monument. |
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1.10 MB PDF |
| Map 5 – Shows the existing management units on the Monument. |
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1.05 MB PDF |
| Map 6 – These are the proposed new mangement units for the Monument. |
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3.41 MB PDF |
| Map 7 – Alternative A, The No-Action Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. |
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904 KB PDF |
| Map 8 – Alternative B, Restoration Emphasis Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. |
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901 KB PDF |
| Map 9 – Alternative C, Open Space Emphasis Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. |
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893 KB PDF |
| Map 10 – Alternative D, Public Use Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. |
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919 KB PDF |
| Map 11 – Alternative E, Public Use Alternative (Preliminary Preferred). This alternative was prepared by the Hanford Reach National Monument Federal Advisory Committee. An 11" x 17" map. |
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925 KB PDF |
| Map 12 – Alternative F, Public Control (Permit) Alternative. This alternative was prepared by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. An 11" x 17" map. |
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1.10 MB PDF |
| Map 13 – Islands in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River covered by this CCP, including six held by the McNary National Wildlife Refuge. |
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979 KB PDF |
| Map 14 – Dams affecting the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River. |
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1.24 MB PDF |
| Map 15 – Sensitive vegetation on the Monument. |
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1.72 MB PDF |
| Map 16 – Plant communities on the Monument. An 11" x 17" map. |
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3.66 MB PDF |
| Map 17 – Restoration areas on the Monument. |
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989 KB PDF |
| Map 18 – Sensitive wildlife populations on the Monument. |
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1.41 MB PDF |
| Map 19 – Weed (invasive plant) infestations on the Monument. |
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331 KB PDF |
| Map 20 – Recreational facilities and access points on the Monument. |
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1.02 MB PDF |
| Map 21 – Special management areas on the Monument (e.g., research natural area, wild and scenic river study area). |
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1.12 MB PDF |
| Map 22 – Areas of concern on the Monument (e.g., potential public safety concerns). |
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1.18 MB PDF |
Individual CCP Components |
| Inside Front Cover – Provides important notices regarding CCP implementation. |
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282 KB PDF |
| Vision Statement – The Monument's Vision Statement was developed through public workshops in 2002 and 2003. |
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398 KB PDF |
| Executive Summary – A short description of the CCP, including the draft alternatives being considered. |
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442 KB PDF |
| Reader's Guide – A short description of the components to be found in the CCP. |
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427 KB PDF |
| Alternatives Comparison Table – A brief look at major differences between the different draft alternatives in the CCP. |
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384 KB PDF |
| Table of Contents – Please note that by downloading individual components of the CCP, the links in the Table of Contents to specific pages will not work. |
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850 KB PDF |
| Chapter 1 – Purpose and Need. This chapter provides all the background information on the Draft CCP and the choices made as to content. |
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601 KB PDF |
| Chapter 2 – Management Alternatives, Goals and Objectives. This chapter provides details on the proposed management alternatives for the Monument. It also explains the need to refine management units. |
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1.18 MB PDF |
| Chapter 3 – Existing Environment. This chapter provides exhaustive detail on the Monument's resources and the pressures that impact it. |
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1.57 KB PDF |
| Chapter 4 – Environmental Impact Analysis. This chapter provides details on the impacts of the proposed/potential management actions on key Monument resources and programs. |
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1.35 MB PDF |
| Chapter 5 – Consultation, Coordination, Preparation. This chapter explains how we got to this point. It also provides a list of those who prepared this Draft CCP. |
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509 KB PDF |
| All Appendices – Individual appendices may also be downloaded below. |
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1.31 MB PDF |
| Appendix Cover – The cover sheet/separator for the appendices section of the CCP. |
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313 KB PDF |
| Appendix A – Monument Proclamation and Whitehouse Background Paper. |
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533 KB PDF |
| Appendix B – Public Laws 100-605 and 104-333. This is legislation related to the Wild & Scenic River Study of the Hanford Reach. |
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473 KB PDF |
| Appendix C – Applicable Laws, Executive Orders and Policies. Additional legislation, etc., that impact the agencies that management the Monument. |
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532 KB PDF |
| Appendix D – Permit to Operate a National Wildlife Refuge. The agreement between the Department of Energy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to operate the Hanford Reach National Monument. |
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595 KB PDF |
| Appendix E – Hanford Reach National Monument Federal Advisory Committee. The FAC make-up and membership. |
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367 KB PDF |
| Appendix F – Common Vascular Plants of the Monument. |
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475 KB PDF |
| Appendix G – Planmt Communities on the Monument. |
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424 KB PDF |
| Appendix H – Plant Communities by Management Unit. |
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424 KB PDF |
| Appendix I – Reptiles and Amphibians on the Monument. |
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417 KB PDF |
| Appendix J – Fish Species in Hanford Reach and Monument Waters. |
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418 KB PDF |
| Appendix K – Bird Species on the Monument. |
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451 KB PDF |
| Appendix L – Mammals on the Monument. |
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419 KB PDF |
| Appendix M – Compatibility Determinations. This appendix identifies those public uses of the Monument compatible with its purpose and resource protection. |
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649 KB PDF |
| Appendix N – Hanford Reach National Monument Project Lists. |
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387 KB PDF |
| Appendix O – Monument Staffing Needs. The staff numbers and composition needed to fully implement the different alternatives in this Draft CCP. |
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456 KB PDF |
| Appendix P – Distribution List. |
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461 KB PDF |
| Appendix Q – Glossary and Abbreviations. |
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551 KB PDF |
| Appendix R – Bibliography. The list of resources that went into this Draft CCP. |
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480 KB PDF |
| Entire Draft CCP – Includes all chapters, maps, inserts, etc. (In case you missed it above.) |
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77.33 MB PDF |
Additional Planning Documents |
| Workshop I Final Report – This is the final report from the public workshop to develop a vision for the Monument's future. |
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3.30 MB PDF |
| Workshop II Final Report – This is the final report from the public workshop to develop draft management goals for the Monument. These are reflected in Chapter 2. |
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654 KB PDF |
| Workshop III Final Report – This is the final report from the public workshop to develop management objectives for the Monument. These are reflected somewhat in Chapter 2 as well. |
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637 KB PDF |
| American Antiquities Act – Provides Presidential authority to create a national monument, including the Hanford Reach National Monument. |
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307 KB PDF |
| National WildlifeRefuge System Improvement Act |
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133 KB PDF |
| National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act |
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171 KB PDF |
| Cultural Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. |
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179 KB PDF |
| Geological Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. |
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123 KB PDF |
| Visitor Services Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. |
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357 KB PDF |
| Wildlife & Habitat Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. |
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180 KB PDF |
| Monument History – A Monument timeline. |
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46 KB PDF |
| Introduction to the Monument – A short synopsis of the Monument. |
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112 KB PDF |
| Public Scoping Comments – The actual comments received during public scoping. |
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160 KB PDF |
| Public Meeting Comments – Comments recorded at public scoping meetings. |
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118 KB PDF |
| Public Scoping Report – The final report from public scoping. |
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326 KB PDF |
| Biological Integity Policy |
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268 KB PDF |
| Compatibility Policy |
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387 KB PDF |
| Refuge Planning Policy |
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358 KB PDF |
| CCP Process – The path to creating a CCP. |
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15 KB PDF |
| Federal Advisory Committee – A link to the FAC web page and all the documents generated through their meetings and assistance. |
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The Wahluke Unit of the Hanford Reach National Monument Final Sport Hunting Plan is available for download. Public comments are not being accepted on this final 'interim' plan. This plan would not be implemented until the 2008-2009 hunting seasons, although it is the desire of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to have the final Hanford Reach National Monument Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (CCP) completed before then. The CCP would replace this interim plan.