What’s New on the New - Parks in the Watershed

The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity for the conference attendees to compare and contrast how the different land agencies are managing their land. The presenters from state and federal parks will discuss current and anticipated challenges and what that means for the long-term management of their lands. One outcome may be a discussion about each role within the New River Valley, and where any overlaps or gaps exist in managing and interpreting the New River. Each panelist will get about 12 minutes to cover their park history, types of users, facility planning processes, resource protection planning processes, future [5-year] expectations for the park, and activities [programming, planning, operational] that are unique to the park.