Planning Documents

Foundation Document

To effectively manage the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island and plan for its future, a basic understanding of the park's resources, values, and history is needed- a foundation for planning and management. These are called foundation documents.

Each foundation document aims to answer critical questions such as:

• What is the purpose of this park?
• Why is it included in the national park system?
• What makes it significant?
• What are the park's key planning and data needs?

Read the Foundation Document for the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island.