Forging a Future with a Past: A Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for California, 1996

Executive Summary: "California is characterized by a rich historical past and a bright, promising future. The State's historic resources represent the contributions and collective human experiences of a diversified population spanning 10,000-12,000 years of occupancy in California. This heritage is embodied in the cultural and historical landscapes of California as evidenced by the archaeological remains, historic buildings, traditional customs, tangible artifacts, historical documents, and public records extant in California. All these evidences of the past contribute to the sum total of California's history. Such historical resources provide continuity with our past and enhance our quality of life. The Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (State Plan) is a concise, strategic document that describes the vision for historic preservation in California and outlines future direction for the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). The State Plan identifies the critical preservation issues, needs challenges, and opportunities for historic preservation in California. The goals and objectives statements further clarify preservation priorities with recommendations on improving historic preservation needs for technical assistance, education, economic incentives, preservation partnership, and local government participations. The State Plan represents a collaborative planning process expressing a shared vision and active contribution of a wide range of public and private organizations and individuals with vested interests in historic preservation programs, issues, and concerns. The State Plan also incorporates specific archaeological issues and recommendations presented in the '1995 Preservation Task Force Sub-Committee on Archaeology Report of Findings.' The Report of Findings on California archaeology is an integral component to the State Plan. The implementation of the State Plan goals and objectives requires the dedication and personal commitment of many individuals and organizations interested in a society respectful of the state's fragile cultural environment. The shared vision for historic preservation includes the principles of working with current and new preservation partners, considering all cultural resources, and adopting sound, mutual preservation goals and objectives leading into the 21st century." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the California Office of Historic Preservation, Department of Parks & Recreation, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Forging a Future with a Past: A Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for California, 1996

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