Channel Islands National Park - General Management Plan (U.S. National Park Service)

As one of America’s “crown jewels,” Channel Islands National Park will continue to serve as a model for park management. It is important that park resources, both terrestrial and marine, continue to be preserved and protected for future generations.

The current General Management Plan (GMP) for the park was completed in 1985. Since that time much has occurred, such as completion of the park’s major land acquisition effort, expansion of park operations and visitor facilities, and an increase in the number of resource issues the park is facing.

A new plan is being undertaken to provide a vision for the park’s future, as well as guidance in resource preservation, protection, and management that will help achieve that vision. The new plan also will help identify how the National Park Service may best protect cultural and natural resources while providing for visitor enjoyment of the park.

The park wants to communicate, consult, and cooperate with all interested individuals and groups in this planning process. We urge you to take advantage of all opportunities in this process to share your vision and support for this magnificent national park. Your participation will ensure a strong public voice to help guide us and will result in a better vision than we alone could provide.

Seeking Input on the Wilderness Study
We are now expanding the general management planning effort to include a wilderness study to determine if any portions of the park should be recommended for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System as defined in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Click here to get involved.

Wilderness Scoping Meetings were held
June 17th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Channel Island Visitor Center Auditorium
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001

June 18th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Santa Barbara Library
Faulkner Gallery
40 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Wilderness Public Scoping meeting
Public Posters for download

Previous Public Documents
Preliminary Alternatives Newsletter
Public Scoping Newsletter

For more information about the planning process click here.

Please let us know your concerns, issues, and thoughts on what should be addressed in the General Management Plan. The Channel Islands National Park planning team appreciates your interest and looks forward to hearing from you.