Management decisions are based on sufficient data, and the park's policies support and enhance the survival of threatened and endangered species. Visitors understand, appreciate, and are inspired by the park's historical and natural resources, and they support the protection of these resources. Dry Tortugas provides only minimal on site visitor services and facilities and requires park visitors to be self-sufficient for all their supplies. The quality of visitor experience is protected by sustaining the park's peaceful and remote character. All visitors, government entities, and other interested parties understand why the park was established and work cooperatively to achieve its purpose and mission.
Commercial operators are aware of the park's purpose and convey that to their customers.
Available park facilities, infrastructure, and services are sufficient to support operational needs, park staff, and visitors, and appropriate recreational opportunities are safe and adequate for visitors and employees. Facilities and infrastructure are sufficient to support the park's operations and visitor needs, in conformance with state and federal laws and the park's purposes. V. Dry Tortugas National Park is a responsive and efficient organization, and enhances its managerial capabilities through initiatives and support from other agencies, organizations, and individuals. Title to Loggerhead Key and submerged lands within the park boundary are transferred to the park, in accordance with the park's enabling legislation. Cooperative relationships are developed to assist in and carry out the park's purposes.