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Historic Sites
Comment on Draft State Historic Preservation Plan
A draft of the 2009-2013 State Historic Preservation Plan is now available for review and comment. Comments are due to DAHP by August 25, 2008. To view the draft plan click here.
About The Washington State
Historic Preservation Plan
The Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is updating the Washington State Historic Preservation Plan to proactively address cultural and historic resource preservation issues and opportunities in Washington State over the next five years.
Over the past several months, DAHP has been working with the Plan Steering Committee and consultants to draft a new plan for the 2009-2013 timeframe. The planning process has included feedback received from seven public meetings and an on-line survey/questionnaire.
The draft plan is now available for you to review and provide comments. Click on the links listed below to review the planning goals, objectives, and strategies plus supporting elements. Your input is critical at this stage. To be considered, please provide your comments to Greg Griffith at greg.griffith@dahp.wa.gov by Monday, August 25th, 2008. You may also FAX comments to 360-586-3067 or mail comments to DAHP at P.O. Box 48343, Olympia, WA 98504-8343. If you have any questions related to the plan, feel free to email Greg or call 360-586-3073.
- Draft Historic Preservation Plan
- Legislative Action Section
- Future Actions and Strategies
- Implementation Timeline
- Steering Committee
Washington State Historic Preservation Plan
Federal historic preservation policies mandate that each State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) develop and implement a statewide historic preservation plan that addresses protecting the cultural and historic resources that represent human culture and heritage in the State. As Washington State’s SHPO, DAHP is spearheading the effort to develop the 2009-2013 State Historic Plan.
Over the next five years historic preservation efforts will encounter growing demand for green practices and sustainability, increased participation of diverse groups and communities in historical preservation, and the need to provide assistance to small and large communities working to incorporate historical and cultural resource preservation in their wider planning efforts. The 2009-2013 State Historic Plan will address these and other issues to integrate historic preservation into state, tribal, and local level policy and land-use planning and decision-making.
Strengthening Communities through Historic Preservation, 2004-2008 Plan
The 2004-2008 Historic Plan, Strengthening Communities through Historic Preservation, was designed to enhance Washington communities by capitalizing on preservation’s many benefits. Over the last five years much has been accomplished.
- The Preservation Collaborative was created to put the 2004-2008 Plan into action
- An economic impacts study of historic preservation was completed
- A tribal summit on cultural and historic resource preservation was convened
- Partnerships between historic preservation groups across the state have been strengthened
To read the full 2004-2008 Strategic Plan, please click here.
Public Participation
Public participation is a critical part of historic and cultural resource preservation. Hearing from stakeholders across the State is a major priority and focus for the plan and DAHP is firmly committed to soliciting citizens’ ideas and incorporating that feedback thoughtfully to shape the Plan. Public comments received at seven public meetings and via the internet have influenced the draft goals, objectives, and strategies incorporated in the draft plan.
A Note of Thanks!
DAHP extends its sincere appreciation to all those who have participated in the planning process to date. Many have provided comments on-line or at public meetings. Thanks also go to members of the Plan Steering Committee who have played a large role in shaping the direction of the plan and considering the input received during the public participation process. For a list of Plan Steering Committee members pleas click here. Finally, appreciation is extended to Fauna Doyle and Brian Murphy of consulting firm Berk and Associates in Seattle.
Opportunities for Input
Now that a draft state historic preservation plan has been developed, DAHP is seeking additional input to fine-tune the document before final adoption by the Plan Steering Committee and State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks. DAHP anticipates adoption of the plan in fall of 2008. The plan also must be reviewed and accepted by the National Park Service. Once adopted, the final document will be designed and printed for distribution in late fall 2008.
Questions??
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Greg Griffith, Assistant Director, DAHP, Phone: 360-586-3073, Email: greg.griffith@dahp.wa.gov
Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
1063 South Capitol Way, Suite 106
Olympia WA 98501
Phone: 360-586-3065
Fax: 360-586-3067