Tomorrow's Legacy: Oklahoma's Statewide Preservation Plan, January 2015-December 2019

Executive summary: "Oklahoma’s archeological and historic resources are among the state’s most valuable assets, and every Oklahoman has a role to play in their preservation. The State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Tomorrow’s Legacy: Oklahoma’s Statewide Preservation Plan which identifies the goals and priorities of the agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned about and responsible for protecting the state’s heritage. Through a survey, public meetings, consultation with the broad preservation community, and evaluation of data from a variety of sources, the State Historic Preservation Office identified the threats to archeological and historic resources and established priorities for their preservation as expressed in six broad goals: GOAL #1: Increase the public’s awareness of Oklahoma’s archeological and historic resources and the importance of their preservation. GOAL #2: Develop and maintain an effective statewide network to communicate preservation information, needs, and concerns. GOAL #3: Strengthen efforts to identify and evaluate archeological and historic resources. GOAL #4: Develop appropriate strategies for the preservation of archeological and historic resources. GOAL #5: Provide incentives for the preservation of Oklahoma’s significant archeological and historic resources. GOAL #6: Incorporate the consideration of archeological and historic resources in public and private sector planning and decision-making processes. A successful statewide historic preservation program offers important economic, social, and educational benefits for everyone. The State Historic Preservation Office encourages Oklahoma’s preservation partners to help implement the State Plan’s goals and objectives through activities appropriate to their respective responsibilities and resources. Working together, we can ensure that the next generation’s legacy is as rich as the one that we inherited." Funding was provided in part by a 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office (project number OK-15-935, grant number P15AF00050) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Tomorrow's Legacy: Oklahoma's Statewide Preservation Plan, January 2015-December 2019

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