Yet we are troubled by the flavor of the discussion about management plans within Vision 2020. Certainly balance is needed between vision and reality. But we would oppose any major shift towards management plans that lack bold vision and rather, are based on achieving the least common denominator. One need only look to the recently released Yosemite Valley Implementation Plan to find boldness and vision. We should strive for nothing less in park planning throughout the system.
Many factors bear on the implementation of general management plans.
However, once adopted, general management plans routinely require additional funding for full implementation. Fortunately at Yosemite, flood recovery monies will provide for a substantial portion of the Valley Implementation Plan. But an additional investment through the annual appropriations process will be necessary. Lets take full advantage of that opportunity, that silver lining. Yosemite's time has come, let's get the job done and done right at Yosemite.