Mounds State Park Interpretive Master Plan 2011 PDF Download

"The purpose of this master plan is to guide the Wisconsin Department of Natur al Resources (DNR) management of Blue Mound State Park (BMSP). A master plan establishes the levels and types of public uses that are permitted on a property as well as the authorized resource management and facility development that may take place. All DNR properties are required to have a master plan (ch. NR 1.60, Wisconsin Administrative Code). Master plans are developed according to guidelines set forth in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR 44. Only those management activities and techniques, recreational uses, and facilities identified or referenced in this master plan are authorized.The formation of master plans benefits the public and the department by clearly defining management of the public resource and ensuring management follows a defined track, regardless of staff changes. As a result of this plan, Blue Mound State Park is expected to continue to provide high-quality natural resourcesand recreational experiences for present and future generations.This property plan builds upon the substantial foundation laid by previous department planning efforts and studies. In addition to the foundational materials, staff expertise and comments from the general public, stakeholders, local governments and partner agencies were considered as the plan was formed.DNR plans most properties through regional planning efforts. However, BMSP is planned as an individual property. Following approval of this proposed plan and the Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan, the BMSP Master Plan is expected to be incorporated into the Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan and be updated as part of the regional planning cycle."--Page 1.