AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS LISTENING SESSION DATES

Although a list of exact places and dates has yet to be released, sources tell us to expect something along these lines:

• Annapolis, MD - June 25 (confirmed)
• Charleston, SC - June 28 (confirmed)
• Seattle, WA - July 1 (confirmed)
• Los Angeles, CA - July 8
• Asheville, NC - July 15
• Philadelphia, PA - July 27 (confirmed)
• Hudson River Valley, NY - July 29
• Salt Lake City, UT - August 6

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Resources for Gulf Coast states

The Alaska SHPO office offers information for Gulf Coast states regarding oil spills, based on their experience following the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill:

Alaska SHPO Oil Spil Information

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Recovery Act "Perfect Storm" resources

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, working closely with NCSHPO, has launched an iniative to address what they are calling "The Perfect Storm:" New stimulus dollars intended for "shovel-ready" projects hitting the ground at the exact same moment when state governments are responding to widespread budget deficits and dreary bottom lines by slashing (or completely turning off) funding for historic preservation programs.

Information and resources are being collected at their website:

The ACHP has also been collecting information which can be found here.

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