Getting the Future Right: The Washington State Historic Preservation Plan: 2014-2019

From introduction: "Washington has a long and interesting history, beginning with indigenous peoples who lived here for centuries before the arrival of Euro-Americans. Our history tells the story of who came before us and how they shaped present-day Washington State. This vast and rich heritage gives us a compelling reason to protect our past to share with and enrich future generations. To ensure that important cultural and historic resources are protected and maintained into the future, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) works with stakeholders on a five year planning cycle to develop and implement a Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (Plan). This Plan sets forth a vision and strategic direction for historic preservation efforts in the state. These preservation efforts are usually led by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) under the direction of the SHPO, a position appointed by the Governor. The Washington State Historic Preservation Plan for 2009-13, Sustaining Communities through Historic Preservation, helped to stabilize and maintain historic preservation efforts in a difficult economic climate. The Plan helped drive policies and budgets to include historic preservation, recognizing that historic preservation is an important tool in realizing sustainable communities and preserving our heritage. The Washington State Historic Preservation Plan for 2014-19, Getting the Future Right, charts the direction of historic preservation policy and action during the next five-year planning cycle. The Plan identifies the current state of cultural and historic properties statewide and provides strategies to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of preservation efforts. The Plan is also intended to expand awareness and commitment to preserving the state’s diverse cultural heritage and to increase public knowledge about the goals and benefits of historic preservation." Funding was provided in part by a 2014 Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the Washington State Historic Preservation Office (project number WA-14-019, grant number P14AF00053) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Getting the Future Right: The Washington State Historic Preservation Plan: 2014-2019

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