Environmental History Research and Interpretation: Agricultural Land Use at Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve
Project ID: J9W88040023
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Partner Institution: University of Washington
Fiscal Year: 2004
Initial Funding: $29,500
Total Funding: $29,500
Project Type: Research
Project Disciplines: Cultural
National Park: Ebey’s Landing NHR
Principal Investigator: Rottle, Nancy
Agreement Technical Representative: Luxenberg, Gretchen
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to conduct historical research, analyze information, and provide a descriptive narrative and illustrative maps depicting late 19th and early 20th Century agricultural land use practices on the three main prairies of the Reserve–Ebey’s, Smith, and Crockett prairies. This work is needed to assist management with the tools for preservation, management, and interpretation of the cultural landscape.
Deliverables:
- Ebey Maps (Final Report)
- Ebey Brochure (Final Report)