Caring for the Past; Managing for the Future. Federal Stewardship for the Future

摘要

This report focuses on the myriad ways in which the Federal Government influencesthe preservation of our heritage through its stewardship of public resources. Federal agencies that own or manage historic resources have these stewardship responsibilities. By law, all Federal agencies must also consider historic values in their planning and decision making. But today, the Federal Government is having a hard time taking care of many of the Nation's resources for which it is responsible. It is having trouble funding basic programs and sustaining its stewardship efforts responsibly and cost-effectively. It is struggling to meet the basic operating and maintenance needs of its facilities and public recreation areas. And in the face of other needs, Federal agencies often neglect, overlook, or misunderstand their responsibilities as good public stewards.