How will implementation of the plan be funded?
The NPS will be considering all possible funding sources, including fee demonstration funds, franchise fees, special park use permits, and funds through special regulations to fund implementation of the CRMP. Any combination of these mechanisms may be used to support on-going monitoring and mitigation. It is the intention of Grand Canyon National Park to pursue long-term permanent solutions to guarantee funds for monitoring, mitigation, and other implementation needs for the life of the revised CRMP. The implementation of certain actions will be tied directly to funding and will be reflected in the CRMP Monitoring and Implementation Plan and schedule. If resource conditions change sufficiently to adversely affect resources or visitor experiences, or if mitigation measures cannot be adequately funded or implemented or are unsuccessful, park managers will use an adaptive management approach to review and revise visitor use prescriptions in the plan.
