Protecting Habitat and History. A 2008 Progress Report Responding to Section3(c) of Executive Order 13287, 'Preserve America'

摘要

In March 2003, the President issued Executive Order 13287 (E.O.) to reaffirm our nations commitment to preserving heritage resources while assessing Federal land management agencies approaches to overseeing and managing these important assets. In September 2004, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) submitted its report to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) as required by Section 3 of the E.O. That report detailed the FWS efforts to preserve heritage resources and promote their use, where applicable, for tourism, interpretation, and education. In keeping with Section 3(c) of the E.O., the FWS offers the following updates and highlights on initiatives involving the protection and use of heritage resources. The FWS will focus on four categories of properties in response to the Executive Orders general requirements. Examples of each are provided as part of this report. These categories are: Historic buildings, structures, and sites. Historic trails or similar historic properties that cover broad landscapes. Archaeological resources. Museum collections. With the exception of museum collections, all of the above are real property and are considered by FWS to be heritage assets, which are defined as those property, plant and equipment (PP&E) that are unique for one or more of the following reasons: Historical or natural significance, cultural, educational, or artistic (e.g., aesthetic) importance; or significant architectural characteristics.