(From George Washington Carver National Monument)Work is underway by the National Park Service (NPS) to repair, rehabilitate, and stabilize 400 linear feet of historic rock wall around the Carver Family Cemetery at George Washington Carver National Monument. The $272,000 project is financed by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. Work is expected to be completed by the end of July.
The restoration is being performed by masons from the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC). They are assisted by Youth Historic Stewards members provided through a partnership with Conservation Legacy who are being mentored in trade skills by NPS staff.
HPTC plays a crucial role in tackling deferred maintenance and repairs in national parks, including projects funded by GAOA. Supported by revenue from energy development, GAOA provides up to $1.3 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements in national parks to ensure their preservation and provide opportunities for recreation, education, and enjoyment for current and future visitors.
The repairs on these historic walls at George Washington Carver, funded through the Great American Outdoors Act Maintenance Action Team project, demonstrate how this historic investment is critical to parks of all sizes. Being able to bring in these skilled masons and members of Conservation Legacy provide needed capacity for the park and helps ensure these important features remain for park visitors to experience.
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