The Purpose of a National Park
Just to keep our bearings while considering proposals for the Main Post in the Draft SEIS, we pause and reflect on the purpose of national parks.
Here’s the original purpose (Aug. 25, 1916).
…to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
From the Organic Act. [emphasis mine, -ed.]
Some may suggest that this Act is not applicable. Yet, this original purpose of a national park remains as relevant today as it was in 1916 and is completely consistent with the Findings of the Presidio Trust Act.
So, we don’t intend to protect the resources in this park and leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations? Is the Presidio not a national park?
–Doug Kern
Thank you for this excellent site. Great organization and easily searchable. You might let folks know that the Presidio Historical Association at http://www.presidioassociation.org has a lot of reference material.
Just a note: the Army under Gen. Funston always was subject to control by the Mayor in the earthquake and fire. There was no martial law and the Mayor and Police requested the Army to do what it did.