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Planning for the Future

Barn OwlThe 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.

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.

DOWNLOAD THE FINAL SPORT HUNTING PLAN
(1.74 PDF File).

DOWNLOAD THE DRAFT SPORT HUNTING PLAN
(2.1MB PDF File).

DOWNLOAD THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN
(Multiple links at page bottom.)

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. DOWNLOAD
1.45 MB PDF
Cover Sheet – Information on the responsible parties for the CCP. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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 LINK
All Maps – All maps are in color, and as noted, several are 11" x 17". DOWNLOAD
72.68 MB PDF

Individual CCP Maps

Map Section Cover – The cover sheet/separator for the map section of the CCP. DOWNLOAD
363 KB PDF
Map 1 – The Monument's location within the Pacific Northwest. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
19.67 MB PDF
Map 3 – Shows the different jurisdictions over Monument lands. DOWNLOAD
1.04 MB PDF
Map 4 – Shows the different land ownerships surrounding the Monument. DOWNLOAD
1.10 MB PDF
Map 5 – Shows the existing management units on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
1.05 MB PDF
Map 6 – These are the proposed new mangement units for the Monument. DOWNLOAD
3.41 MB PDF
Map 7 – Alternative A, The No-Action Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. DOWNLOAD
904 KB PDF
Map 8 – Alternative B, Restoration Emphasis Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. DOWNLOAD
901 KB PDF
Map 9 – Alternative C, Open Space Emphasis Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. DOWNLOAD
893 KB PDF
Map 10 – Alternative D, Public Use Alternative. An 11" x 17" map. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
979 KB PDF
Map 14 – Dams affecting the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River. DOWNLOAD
1.24 MB PDF
Map 15 – Sensitive vegetation on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
1.72 MB PDF
Map 16 – Plant communities on the Monument. An 11" x 17" map. DOWNLOAD
3.66 MB PDF
Map 17 – Restoration areas on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
989 KB PDF
Map 18 – Sensitive wildlife populations on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
1.41 MB PDF
Map 19 – Weed (invasive plant) infestations on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
331 KB PDF
Map 20 – Recreational facilities and access points on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
1.02 MB PDF
Map 21 – Special management areas on the Monument (e.g., research natural area, wild and scenic river study area). DOWNLOAD
1.12 MB PDF
Map 22 – Areas of concern on the Monument (e.g., potential public safety concerns). DOWNLOAD
1.18 MB PDF

Individual CCP Components

Inside Front Cover – Provides important notices regarding CCP implementation. DOWNLOAD
282 KB PDF
Vision Statement – The Monument's Vision Statement was developed through public workshops in 2002 and 2003. DOWNLOAD
398 KB PDF
Executive Summary – A short description of the CCP, including the draft alternatives being considered. DOWNLOAD
442 KB PDF
Reader's Guide – A short description of the components to be found in the CCP. DOWNLOAD
427 KB PDF
Alternatives Comparison Table – A brief look at major differences between the different draft alternatives in the CCP. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
1.18 MB PDF
Chapter 3 – Existing Environment. This chapter provides exhaustive detail on the Monument's resources and the pressures that impact it. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
509 KB PDF
All Appendices – Individual appendices may also be downloaded below. DOWNLOAD
1.31 MB PDF
Appendix Cover – The cover sheet/separator for the appendices section of the CCP. DOWNLOAD
313 KB PDF
Appendix A – Monument Proclamation and Whitehouse Background Paper. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
473 KB PDF
Appendix C – Applicable Laws, Executive Orders and Policies. Additional legislation, etc., that impact the agencies that management the Monument. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
595 KB PDF
Appendix E – Hanford Reach National Monument Federal Advisory Committee. The FAC make-up and membership. DOWNLOAD
367 KB PDF
Appendix F – Common Vascular Plants of the Monument. DOWNLOAD
475 KB PDF
Appendix G – Planmt Communities on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
424 KB PDF
Appendix H – Plant Communities by Management Unit. DOWNLOAD
424 KB PDF
Appendix I – Reptiles and Amphibians on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
417 KB PDF
Appendix J – Fish Species in Hanford Reach and Monument Waters. DOWNLOAD
418 KB PDF
Appendix K – Bird Species on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
451 KB PDF
Appendix L – Mammals on the Monument. DOWNLOAD
419 KB PDF
Appendix M – Compatibility Determinations. This appendix identifies those public uses of the Monument compatible with its purpose and resource protection. DOWNLOAD
649 KB PDF
Appendix N – Hanford Reach National Monument Project Lists. DOWNLOAD
387 KB PDF
Appendix O – Monument Staffing Needs. The staff numbers and composition needed to fully implement the different alternatives in this Draft CCP. DOWNLOAD
456 KB PDF
Appendix P – Distribution List. DOWNLOAD
461 KB PDF
Appendix Q – Glossary and Abbreviations. DOWNLOAD
551 KB PDF
Appendix R – Bibliography. The list of resources that went into this Draft CCP. DOWNLOAD
480 KB PDF
Entire Draft CCP – Includes all chapters, maps, inserts, etc. (In case you missed it above.) DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
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. DOWNLOAD
637 KB PDF
American Antiquities Act – Provides Presidential authority to create a national monument, including the Hanford Reach National Monument. DOWNLOAD
307 KB PDF
National WildlifeRefuge System Improvement Act DOWNLOAD
133 KB PDF
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act DOWNLOAD
171 KB PDF
Cultural Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. DOWNLOAD
179 KB PDF
Geological Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. DOWNLOAD
123 KB PDF
Visitor Services Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. DOWNLOAD
357 KB PDF
Wildlife & Habitat Resources Review – Conducted on the Monument by a group of agency and other experts. DOWNLOAD
180 KB PDF
Monument History – A Monument timeline. DOWNLOAD
46 KB PDF
Introduction to the Monument – A short synopsis of the Monument. DOWNLOAD
112 KB PDF
Public Scoping Comments – The actual comments received during public scoping. DOWNLOAD
160 KB PDF
Public Meeting Comments – Comments recorded at public scoping meetings. DOWNLOAD
118 KB PDF
Public Scoping Report – The final report from public scoping. DOWNLOAD
326 KB PDF
Biological Integity Policy DOWNLOAD
268 KB PDF
Compatibility Policy DOWNLOAD
387 KB PDF
Refuge Planning Policy DOWNLOAD
358 KB PDF
CCP Process – The path to creating a CCP. DOWNLOAD
15 KB PDF
Federal Advisory Committee – A link to the FAC web page and all the documents generated through their meetings and assistance. LINK

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