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Home My WebLink About12-40 JANUARY 24, 2012 12-40 RESOLUTION (CARRIED__6-0_____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY INITIATED BY: FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY WHEREAS, two significant waterways, the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, have a history that dates back more than 12,000 years, beginning with Native American use. After being re-discovered by European explorers Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, both rivers played an integral role in opening the Midwestern United States; and WHEREAS, the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway was formed to exemplify and promote the natural, recreational, and historic resources within the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers corridor and to create additional opportunities for historic interpretation, education, recreation, and tourism; and WHEREAS, as part of the Parkway’s ten year undertaking, seventeen lock sites, the historic structure of the Parkway stretching 280 miles from Prairie du Chien to the Port of Green Bay, have been transferred to the State of Wisconsin, with the majority undergoing restoration; and WHEREAS, plans are progressing for the Parkway to receive the National Park Service’s National Heritage Area (NHA) designation in order to increase the awareness of the cultural, historical, and recreational resources that the waterway has to offer; and WHEREAS, the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway will result in increased tourism, transportation and economic development as the area becomes a year-round heritage tourism destination that will result in an overall boast to Oshkosh, and Wisconsin’s, economy by: Enhancing and promoting historic sites;  Highlighting the versatility and abundance of natural areas;  Promoting local events;  Opening a water trail;  Connecting existing land trails;  Developing scenic routes;  Providing outdoor enthusiasts with more recreational activities and public access;  Bringing new businesses, jobs, higher property values, and tourism;  and JANUARY 24, 2012 12 -40 RESOLUTION (CARRIED LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FOX - WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY INITIATED BY: FOX - WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY WHEREAS, two significant waterways, the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, have a history that dates back more than 12,000 years, beginning with Native American use. After being re- discovered by European explorers Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, both rivers played an integral role in opening the Midwestern United States; and WHEREAS, the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway was formed to exemplify and promote the natural, recreational, and historic resources within the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers corridor and to create additional opportunities for historic interpretation, education, recreation, and tourism; and WHEREAS, as part of the Parkway's ten year undertaking, seventeen lock sites, the historic structure of the Parkway stretching 280 miles from Prairie du Chien to the Port of Green Bay, have been transferred to the State of Wisconsin, with the majority undergoing restoration; and WHEREAS, plans are progressing for the Parkway to receive the National Park Service's National Heritage Area (NHA) designation in order to increase the awareness of the cultural, historical, and recreational resources that the waterway has to offer; and WHEREAS, the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway will result in increased tourism, transportation and economic development as the area becomes a year -round heritage tourism destination that will result in an overall boast to Oshkosh, and Wisconsin's, economy by: ❖ Enhancing and promoting historic sites; ❖ Highlighting the versatility and abundance of natural areas; ❖ Promoting local events; ❖ Opening a water trail; ❖ Connecting existing land trails; ❖ Developing scenic routes; ❖ Providing outdoor enthusiasts with more recreational activities and public access; ❖ Bringing new businesses, jobs, higher property values, and tourism; and JANUARY 24, 2012 12 -40 RESOLUTION CONTD WHEREAS, the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway will provide a greater sense of identity across municipal boundaries along the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, promoting regionalism and opportunities for greater shared resource management; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Parkway Board and its affiliate organizations, sponsors, and volunteers are asking for help in keeping the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway's opportunities alive for the community of today and tomorrow with a continuing effort to revitalize the waterway as an economic, environmental, and recreational resource. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the City hereby recognizes the importance of the mission and vision of the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh also recognizes that when environmental, heritage, and tourism - related entities partner with the river communities; the historic, cultural, and natural resources are more effectively preserved, interpreted, and promoted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh and the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway agree to engage in collaborative projects that serve to build, promote and sustain each other's missions, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh and the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway agree to promote initiatives that are mutually inclusive, such as marketing, promotion, special events, resource management, interpretive and visitor services and project planning and implementation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh commits to an annual contribution of $150 to the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to demonstrate support for the mission of the Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway and become an official partner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon official partnership with the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway, the City of Oshkosh is entitled to the following benefits: ❖ Recognition in Parkway communications. ❖ Receipt of regular Parkway - related communication and updates. ❖ Sponsorship opportunities at Parkway events. 07HKof H OH 771E WATEN TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Danyn Burich Planning Director DATE: Januaiy 19, 2012 RE: Resolution Supporting the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway and Their Efforts to Receive the National Park Service's National Heritage Area (NHA) Designation. Background The Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway organization was formed to exemplify and to promote the natural, recreational, and historic resources within the Fox and Wisconsin River corridors and to create additional opportunities for historic interpretation, education, recreation, and tourism. Plans are progressing for the Parkway, which encompasses 280 miles of Fox River and Wisconsin River frontage stretching from Prairie du Chien to the Port of Green Bay, to receive the National Park Service's National Heritage Area (NHA) designation in order to increase the awareness of the cultural, historical, and recreational resources that the waterways have to offer. National Heritage Areas are recognized for their unique resources where natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources combine to tell a story; are community centered initiatives that connect local citizens to the planning process with the National Park Service (NPS) providing technical, planning and limited financial assistance to National Heritage Areas while being a partner and advisor, leaving decision - making authority in the hands of local people and organizations. A National Heritage Area is not a unit of the National Park Service, nor is any land owned or managed by the NPS. National Park Service involvement is always advisory in nature. Analysis The City of Oshkosh, as a Fox River community, recognizes the benefit when environmental, heritage, and tourism - related entities partner as historic, cultural, and natural resources are more effectively preserved, interpreted, and promoted. By supporting the Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway and their efforts to receive the National Park Service's National Heritage Area (NHA) designation, the City of Oshkosh will engage in collaborative projects that serve to build, promote and sustain each other's missions. The potential benefits of support of and partnership with Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway will be in increased tourism, transportation, and economic development as the area becomes a year -round heritage tourism destination that will result in an overall boost to the region's and the city's economy by: • Enhancing and promoting historic sites; • Highlighting the versatility and abundance of natural areas; • Promoting local events; • Opening a water trail; • Connecting existing land trails; • Developing scenic routes; • Providing outdoor enthusiasts with more recreational activities and public access; • Bringing new businesses, jobs, higher property values, and tourism, Fiscal Impact Minimal with an annual contribution of $150 for Oshkosh to be an official partner of the Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. Benefits may include increases in recreational and tourist industry activity along the City's riverfront. Recommendation The Landmarks Commission requests Council's support of this resolution supporting and becoming an official partner of the Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. Approved, City Manager Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Presentation Boundary of the FWHP r r, _; M 4�._._.s � J z '� Nx What we will be talking about Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway - Why the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers - National Heritage Areas - Fox Heritage Parkway (FWHP) Management - History of the FWHP - Current FWHP work and goals - Next Steps National Significance Marquette and Joliet traversed the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers looking '; for a route to the Orient the result of which opened the western corridor of the country 1 Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Presentation FWHP Themes • Route of Discovery: Marquette and Joliet • Native Peoples and the Trail of the Serpent • Waves of immigration • Hard Working River Highway • Land & Industry of Abundance • Currents of Conservation: Theory and Practice I t National Heritage Area Basics National Heritage Areas are recognizes[ for their unique resources where natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources combine to tell a story National Heritage Areas are Community centered initiatives that connect local citizens to the preservation and planning process The National Park Service (NPS) provides technical, planning and limited financial assistance to National Heritage Areas, The NPS is a partner and advisor, leaving decision - making authority in the hands of local people and organizations A National Heritage Area is not a unit of the National Park Service, nor is any land owned or managed by the NPS. National Park Service involvement is always advisory in nature National Heritage Areas 2 Fox - Wisconsin Heritage ]Parkway Presentation FWHP Management History of the FWHP Board Structure • The FWHP Board of Directors includes geographic representation of the Upper Fox, Lower Fox and Lower Wisconsin Rivers o Each geographic region is represented by a member of a corresponding Regional Planning Commission, a University Liaison and an Area "Friends" Group The Board of Directors also includes members representing: • The Department of Tourism • The Department of Natural Resources • American Indian Interests • The Wisconsin Historical Society and • Local Businesses /Citizens • University Student Project History 1982 • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces intention to abandon the Lower Fox River Navigational System 1990 • Heritage Corridor becomes one of four pilot projects in Wisconsin selected to participate in a national heritage tourism initiative to showcase the rich heritage of the Midwest 1997 • The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission created the Fox River Heritage State Parkway Concept Plan 3 Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Presentation Project History 2009 - Friends of the Fox - Feasibility Study is completed by the Friends of the - East Central Wisconsin Fox with support from East Central WI RPC Regional Planning • National Heritage Area designation for the Upper Commission and Lower Fox River and the Lower Wisconsin River • Historic Allouez Society is sought - Portage Historic Society - The Paine Art Center - Prairie du Chien Area 2010 Chamber of Commerce - Non - profit 501(c)(3) exemption is approved by IRS ' - NHA Legislation is submitted to Congress - City of Menasha . FWHP Non -Profit Board is created a • FWHP receives a favorable recommendation for - City of Green Lake NHA designation from NPS - City of Appleton 2012 • Contract let to firm to craft Economic Impact Plan • Interpretive Master Planning • Website and Social Media launch • Fox River Heritage Paddle • Hosted Community listening sessions • Established partners Current Work Partners - Friends of the Fox - Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc. - East Central Wisconsin - Heritage Hill Regional Planning • History Museum at the Castle Commission - Neville Public Museum • Historic Allouez Society - Oshkosh Public Museum - Portage Historic Society - The Paine Art Center - Prairie du Chien Area - Paper Discovery Center Chamber of Commerce - Taliesin Preservation - City of Kaukauna • AmeriCorps - City of Menasha - Fratellos - Town of Menasha - Chippewa Valley Museum - City of Green Lake - Historic Indian Agency House - City of Appleton • Fond du Lac County • City of Omro - Southwest RPC • City of Portage • Fox Cities Greenways • Village of Allouez - John Muir Legacy Group 11 Fox - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Presentation Program Goals • . Enhance and promote regional heritage while vitalizing local identities • Connect the historic, natural and recreational resources from Green Bay to Prairie Du Chien • Establish a fully connected green trail that provides users opportunities to interact with the resources of the Parkway • Create a multi -use national water trail • Facilitate historic interpretation of the themes of national significance • Better our quality of life and pride of place • Increase tourism and economic development while preserving cultural and natural assets Next Steps • Interpretive Master Plan (Dec 2012) • Economic Management Plan (Dec 2012) • Premiere of 'Waterwalk: The Movie" (Spring 2012) • Garnering new Partnerships (On- going) • Continue to improve and utilize water and land trails through themed events such as the Heritage Paddle and Peddle events (On- going) • Host a sister - institution themed workshop (Fall 2011) • Create a "Locktenders Stories" traveling exhibit (2012) • Passing NHA legislation (On- going) Next Steps Final thoughts 'Heritage areas contain a mixture of public and private )roperty, including towns, historic sites, parks, trails, ,ommercial districts, and even working farms. All these )arts of the community join together around a common heme and promote the cultural, natural, and - ecreational benefits of the area. Heritage areas are versatile, inclusive, and dynamic. They revitalize ,ommunities, strengthen local economies, and create _,__ IJ Jarvis, Director, NIPS 5 Fax - Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Presentation 1_ ZT ML • Oshkosh Community Foundation • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation • SECDRA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund • Mercury Marine • In Memory of Jack Nelson • Goggins, Dr. Tim & Kathy • Bullard, Mark & Gremminger, Karen YOUM w ■ • Kerwin Fund • Swanson, Sue & Jack • Greenough, Gregg & Waters, Vaughn • Pohjola, Terrie & Dale • Ironwood Foundation • Menasha Marina • Wisconsin Humanities Council • Wisconsin Energy Foundation 9 Heritage Areas, National Park Service, Frequently Asked Questions Page 1 of 2 National Heritaqe Areas What is an NHA? Becoming an NHA NHA Resources Contact Us �z What are National Heritage Areas? National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by Congress as places where natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to Form a cohesive, nationally important landscape. Through thr stories that celebrate our nation's diverse heritage. NHAs are lived -in landscapes. Consequently, NHA entitles collaborate with communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. The National Heritage Area Program NHAs further the mission of the National Park Service (NPS) by fostering community stewardship of our nation's heritage. The NHA program, which currently includes 49 heritage areas, is administered by NPS coordinators In Washington DC and seven regional office s - Anchorage, Seattle, Oakland, Denver, Omaha, Philadelphia and Atlanta - as well as park unit staff. NHAs are not national park units, Rather, NPS partners with, provides technical assistance, and distributes matching federal funds from Congress to NHA entities. NPS does not assume ownership of land inside heritage areas or impose land use controls. FAQs How do National Heritage Areas work? National Heritage Areas (NHA) expand on traditional approaches to resource stewardship by supporting large - scale, community driven initiatives that connect local citizens to the preservation and planning process. What is the role of the National Park Service? The National Park Service (NPS) provides technical, planning and limited financial assistance to National Heritage Areas. The NPS is a partner and advisor, leaving decision - making authority in the hands of local people and organizations. The National heritage Areas staff at NPS headquarters are avaitable to help answer any questions about the program. How is it different from a National Park? A National Heritage Area is not a unit of the National Park Service, nor is any land owned or managed by the NPS. National Park Service involvement is always advisory in nature. How does a region become a National Heritage Area? National Heritage Areas are designated by Congress. Each National Heritage Area is governed by separate authorizing legislation and operates under provisions unique to its resources and desired goals. For an area to be considered for designation, certain key elements must be present_ First and foremost, the landscape must have nationally distinctive natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources that, when linked together, tell a unique story about our country. It is strongly recommended that a feasibility study be conducted prior to and designation attempt. http:// wow. nps. gov /history/heritageareas/FAQ/ 1/18/2012 Heritage Areas, National Park Service, Frequently Asked Questions Page 2 of 2 How do communities benefit from the National Heritage Area designation? The designation has both tangible and intangible benefits. Heritage conservation efforts are grounded in a community's pride in its history and traditions, and in residents' interest and involvement in retaining and interpreting the landscape for future generations. It offers a collaborative approach to conservation that does not compromise traditional local control over and use of the landscape, Designatlon comes with limited financial and technical assistance from the National Park Service. Why utilize the heritage areas strategy? The heritage area concept offers an innovative method for citizens, in partnership with local, state, and Federal government, and nonprofit and private sector interests, to shape the long -farm future of their communities. The partnership approach creates the opportunity for a diverse range of constituents to come together to voice a range of visions and perspectives. Partners collaborate to shape a plan and implement a strategy that focuses on the distinct qualities that make their region special. What kinds of activities does a National Heritage Area offer to outside visitors? National Heritage Areas appeal to all ages and interests. Some have opportunities for walking, hiking, biking and paddling. Some have festivals to attend and museums to visit. Many Areas provide volunteer opportunities, group tours, and multiple -day excursions and can also be visited in combination with over 80 units of the National Park Service. http;// NvNvw. nps .gov/history/heritageareas/FAQ/ 1/18/2012 National Park ,Service National Heritage Areas November 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Robert Crosby, Acting Executive Director #1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Ph: (217) 785 — 5268 hsmith @lookingforlincoln.com http :f /www.lookingforlincoln.com Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Mera Cardenas, Executive Director Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance 3787 Klondike Road Lithonia, GA 30038 -4407 Ph: 770 -484 -2641 Cell: 404- 831 -3944 mera,cardenas@arabiaalliance.org littp:Hwww.arabiaalliance.org Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Debra Credeur, Louisiana Office of Tourism Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism 1051 North Third Sheet Baton Rouge, LA 70804 -9291 Ph: (225) 219-0768 Fax: (225) 342 -1051 dcredeur @crt.state.la.us http :l /xvww.atchafalaya.org Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Dayton Sherrouse, Executive Director Augusta Canal Authority P.O. Box 2367 Augusta, GA 30903 -2367 Ph: (706) 823 -0440 Fax: (706) 823 -1045 sherrouse@augustacanal.com http: / /www.augustacanal. coin Baltimore National Heritage Area Jeffrey P. Buchheit, Director, Office of the Mayor, 346 City Hall 100 N. Holliday Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Ph: (410) 396 -1954 Fax: (410)396 -5136 jeffi-ey.buchheit@baltimorecity.gov htt : /hvww.battimoreci oy/ overnment/lierita e Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Angie Chandler, Executive Director Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center 195 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803 Ph: (828) 298 -5330 Penn@blueridgcheritage.com http : w.blueridgeheritage.com Cache La Poudre River Corridor Rick Brady, city of Greeley Poudre Heritage Alliance P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Rick.Brady @greeleygov.com http : //Nvww,nps.govfcala Cane River National Heritage Area Cynthia Sutton, Executive Director Cane River National Heritage Area Commission 452 Jefferson Street, Suite 150 Natchitoches, LA 71457 Ph: (318) 356 -5555 Fax: (318) 356 -8222 esutton@caneriverberitage.org http : / /www.caneriverheritage.org Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Bill Howland, Manager Jim Brangan, Cultural Heritage and Recreation Coordinator Lake Champlain Basin Program 54 West Shore Road Grand Isle, VT 05458 Ph: (802) 372.3213 x16 (Bill) Ph: (802) 372 - 3213, x13 (Jim) Fax 802.372.3233 NvhO - kvland @lcbp.org jbrangan @lebp.org http://Nvww.chai Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Cathleen Litvack, Executive Director Crossroads of the American Revolution Association PO Box 1364 Princeton, NJ 08542 Ph: (609) 633 -2060 /Cell: (609) 418 -3939 CLitvack @RevolutionaryNJ.org littp:/INN,mv.rcvolutionarynj.org/ National Park Service National Heritage Areas November 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Incorporated C. Allen Sachse, Executive Director 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road Easton, PA 18042 Ph: (610) 923 -3548 Fax: (610) 923 -0537 allen@delawareandlcliigii.org http: //xv lehigh.org/ Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Beth Sciumeca, Executive Director Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission P.O. Box 219 Waterford, NY 12188 Ph: (518) 237 -7000 Fax: (518) 237 -7640 beth http:/I%v%vw.eriecanalway.org Essex National Heritage Area Annie Harris, Executive Director Essex National Heritage Commission 221 Essex St., Suite 4l Salem, MA 01970 Ph: 978-740-0444 Fax: 978 -744 -6473 aniiich@essexheritage.org http://NvNvw.essc.xheritage.org Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Judy Billings, Chair Partnership Team PO Box 526 Lawrence, KS 66044 Ph: 785.865.4494 Fax: 785.865.4488 director @visitiawrence. com http: / / tivw - %v.free ctomsfi•ontier.or Freedom's Way National Heritage Area John Ott, President Marge Darby, Executive Director 100 Sherman Avenue Devens, MA 01434 Ph: (978) 772 -3654 areich @fi•eedonisway.org http: / /xvNv%v.freedomsway.org Great Basin National Heritage Area Dan Gooch, Executive Director Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership P.O. Box 78 Barer, NV 89311 Ph: (775) 234 -7171 rdangooch @aol.com http: /hvww.greatbas inheritage. or V. Guilah /Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Emory Campbell, Chair Gullah Geechce Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission 538 Spanish Wells Road Hilton Head, SC 29926 (843) 881 -5516 ext. 12 GullahHeritage@aol.com aol.com Gullah Heritageln stitute @adelphia. net ht : /hvww.n s. ovl u e Eullis Willis Vice Chair navassa @bize e.rr. coin Ralph Johnson Treasurer rbjo@comcast.net — primary entail Jeanne Cyriaque Secretary Jeanne NPS Contact: Mike Allen Charles Pinckney National Historic Site 1214 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Ph: (843) 881 -5516 ext. 12 Fax: (843) 881 -7070 Michael Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Mark Castiglione (ACTING) Executive Director, HRV National Heritage Area Hudson River Valley Greenway Capitol Building, Room 254 Albany, NY 12224 2 National Park Service National Heritage Areas Noyember 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information Ph: (518) 473 -3835 Fax: (518) 473 -4518 Mark.Castialione @hudsonareenway_state.ny.iis hctp://Nvkv�v.hudsoilrivcrvalley.com Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Ana Koval, President & CEO Canal Corridor Association 754 First Street LaSalle, IL 61301 Ph: (815)223-1851 Fax: (815)223 -6129 akoval @canalcor.org http: / /%vww.c analc or.or http: / /%vwtiv. iandinc anal. org John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Jan Reitsma, Executive Director Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor_ Commission I Depot Square Woonsocket, RI 02895 Ph: (401 -762 -0250 401- 762 -0530 fax Jan_Reitsma @nps.gov http : //Nvti«v.nps.govlblac/home.httn Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Cate Magennis Wyatt, President The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership Post Office Box 77 Waterford, Virginia 20197 Ph: 540.882.4929 Fax: 540.882.4927 cate @jthg.org http: / A"vw.hallowedgrou� nd,.,org Lackawanna Heritage Valley National Heritage Area Natalie Solfanelli, Executive Director Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority 538 Spruce Street, Suite 516 Scranton, PA 18503 Ph: (570) 963-6730 Fax: (570)963-6732 nsolf,tneili@ihva.org http: //Nvww.lhva.org Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Frank Howelt Delta Council PO Box 257 Stoneville, MS 38776 Ph: (662) 686.3365 info @deltacouncil.org fhowell @deltacoruicil.org littp: / /www.de ltacouncil.org Mississippi Gulf National Heritage Area Tina Shumate Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Office of Coastal Management & Planning 1141 Bayview Avenue Biloxi, MS 39530 Ph: (228) 523 -4122 Tina. Shumate @dmr.ms.gov http:H www.msgulfcoastheritage.ms.gov Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area Kent Bain, Project Coordinator Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance 398 East Main Street, Suite 132 Tupelo, MS 38804 662.844.1276 http:/ /mississipi2ishills.ora kentbain @nississippishills.org bobbyking @mississippishilis.org Kenai Mountains - Turnagain Arras National Heritage Area Jim Richardson, President, Y,MMTA -CCA KMTANHA mail.cotn Janet McCabe Treasurer, KMTA -CCA Ph: (907) 272 -2119 Fax: (907) 272 -2893 http : / /www.kmtacorridor.org Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Monte Bona, Director Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance 115 West Main Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 Ph: (435) 462.2456, ext. 104 Fax: (435) 462.2581 montebona c@r hotmail.com http:/bv%vw.niormonpioiieerheritage.org National Park Service National Heritage Areas November 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information MotorCities National Heritage Area Nancy Darga, Executive Director and Board Chair 200 Renaissance Center, Suite 3148 Detroit, MI 48243 Ph: (313) 259 -3425 Fax: (313) 259 -5254 ndarga@jiiotoi or byopp@motorcities.org http: / /ww%v.motorcities. org Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Judy Sizemore, Director University of North Alabama One Harrison Plaza - UNA Box 5041 Florence, AL 35632 -0001 Ph: (256) 765 -4710 httpJ /www.una.edu /msnha/ National Aviation Heritage Area Anthony F. Sculimbrene, Director National Aviation Heritage Alliance P. O. Box 414 Dayton, Ohio 45409 Ph : (937) 475 -7627 Fax: (937) 225 -7706 info @aviationheritagearea.org http: / /n , NvNv.visitnaha.com National Coal Heritage Area Authority Christy .Bailey, Executive Director Coal Heritage Highway Authority PO Box 5176 Beckley, WV 25801 Ph: 304- 256 -6941 Fax: 304 -256 -6994 ccbailey @ntelos.net http://iv-%vw.coaUieritage.org Niagara National Heritage Area Debbie Conway, Superintendent Fort Stanwix National Monument 112 East Park Street Roane, NY 13440 «vw.nps.gov /nifa Northern Plains National Heritage Area David Borlaug or Signe Snortland 401 Main Street Mandan, North Dakota 58554 Ph: (701) 663.4758 dborlauaOfortmandan.org ssnortiand@iiotiiiaii.com Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Glenna Dean, Executive Director Northern Rio Grande NHA, Inc P. O. Box 610 Espanola, NM 87532 Ph: (505) 753 -0937 riograndenha @windstream.net http: / / w-,i , %v,nps.,, ov /nor Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canal Way Daniel M. Rice, President and CEO Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition 47 West Exchange St. Akron, OH 44308 Ph: (330) 374 -5657 Fax: (330) 374 -5688 drice@ohioeriecanal.org http: / /www. ohioeriecanal. org Oil Region National Heritage Area Marilyn Black, Vice - President for Heritage Development Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism 206 Seneca Street, 0 Floor/ P.O. Box 128 Oil City, PA 16301 -0128 Ph: 814.677.3152 or 800.483.6264, ext. 105 Fax: 814.677.5206 mblack @oilregion.org littp: //-%v - %v - %v.oilheritage.org/ Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Charlene Perkins Cutler, Executive Director & CEO The Last Green Valley P.O. BOY 29 Danielson, CT 06239 -0029 Ph: 860 - 774 -3300 Fax. 860- 774 -8543 cpcutler@snet.net http://Nv�vw.thelastgreenvalley.org Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Augie Carlino, President & CEO 4 National Park Service National Heritage Areas November 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information Steel Industry Heritage Corporation The Bost Building 623 E. Eighth Avenue Homestead, PA 15120 Ph: (4 12) 464 -4020 Fax: (412) 464 -4417 arcartino@riversofsteel.com http: / /iv Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Crestina Martinez 4711 County Rd 16 Antonito, CO 81120 crestina.martinez@costillacounty-co.gov (719) 672 3372 Schuylkill River National Heritage Area Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director 140 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464 Ph: 484 - 945 -0200 Fax: 484-945-0204 kz%vikl@schuylkillriver.org http://Nv%v%v.schuylkillriver.org Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District W. Denman Zirkle, Executive Director Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation PO Box 897 New Market, VA 22844 540 -740 -4545 540- 740 -4509 fax Dzirkle a svbf.net bstern @svb£net http: / /w)vw. ShenandoahAtWar. oi Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Don Short, President Fowler Building 604 Lafayette St., Suite 202 P.O. Box 2845 Waterloo, Iowa 50704 Ph: (319) 0234.4567 dshoit@silosandsiiiokestacks.org http:l /w%vw. si losandsmokestacks.or South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Michelle McCollum, Director Heritage Tourism Development Office South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 29201 Ph: (864) 338 -4841 Fax: (803)734 -0670 fax mmecollum @scprt.coin http://iv%v%v.se-heritagecorridor.org South Park National Heritage Area Linda Balough, Director Park County Office of Historic Preservation and South Park Heritage Area PO Box 1373 Fairplay, CO 80440 phone 719 836 -4298 email lbalough@parkco.us Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission (Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route) Karen L. Post, CFO 115 S. Marian Street, Suite B Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone: 814 - 472 -0873 Ext. 302 Fax: 814 -472 -4254 kpost @westsylvania.org http: / /w« /papr Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area Dr. Van West, Director Laura Holder, Manager Center for Historic Preservation Middle Tennessee State University 1421 East Main Street/ Box 80 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Ph: 615- 898 -2947 Fax: 615 -898 -5614 cwest@mtsti.edu ]holder @mtsu.edu htip://%Y%v%v.tneivilxvar.org N ,1tional Park Service National Heritage Areas November 2010 National Heritage Areas Contact Information Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc Dan Bolognani, Executive Director P.O. Box 493 Salisbury, CT 06068 Ph: (860) 435 -9878 x 729 (Interlaken Inn) Fax (860) 435 -6662 lnfo@HousatonicHeritage.org http://wvmv.upperhousatojiiehei Wheeling National Heritage Area Hydie Friend, Executive Director 1400 Main Street Wheeling, West Virginia 26003 Ph: 304 232 -3087 Fax: 304 232 -1812 hfriend@wheelijigheritage.org http : //wwFv.ivheelinglieritage.org Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Charles Flynn, Executive Director Riverfront Development Office 180 West First Street, Suite E Yuma, AZ 85364 Ph: 928 -373 -5192 Fax:928 -373 -5191 charIes.flynn@ci.yuma,az.us http: /hvw%v.yumaheritage.c our