10 Year Heritage Program Plan Hoosier National Forest Prepared by

Project List

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  Concentrated work with Law Enforcement-patrols, ATV trails at Hemlock Cliffs, follow up on past ARPA investigations.
  
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  Use social media to reach the public i.e. Facebook, Twitter.
  
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  Capitalize on the reach of our two National Scenic Byways. Develop auto tours for both byways to highlight the local history for visitors.
  
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  Get creative about marketing the Hoosier to visitors. Consider offering events such as a guided tour (automobile/motorcycle) of the Ohio River Scenic Byway-maybe across the southern tier forests.
  
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  Record and distribute YouTube videos and podcasts.
  
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  Explore opportunities for cooperative projects with the southern tier forests to work at a landscape level.
  
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  Seek ways to continue research on the Underground Railroad.
  
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  Create lobby exhibits for both the Tell City and Brownstown District/Supervisor’s Offices.
  
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  Use Brooks Cabin to expand education and interpretive opportunities for the northern part of the Forest.
  
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  Develop conservation education programs related to heritage using historic photographs, artifacts etc.
  
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  Provide open houses and opportunities for employees to assist field projects.
  
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  Promote utilization of the Rickenbaugh House as a program venue.
  
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  Continue to use the implementation spreadsheet to ensure sites are being protected during project implementation.
  
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  Help develop an interpretive plan framework to focus attention on key messages and promote high quality and consistency of our products.
  
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  Develop consultation protocols with Native American Tribes.
  
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  Verify accuracy of INFRA site and survey data.
  
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  Prioritize Section 110 surveys using the predictive model currently in development.
  
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  Prioritize sites for formal evaluations based on current historic context documents and partner interest.
  
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  Evaluate Paw Paw Marsh site.
  
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  Develop interpretive material for Waldrip Cabin, Buffalo Trace, and Carnes Mill.
  
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  Continue invasive species eradication at Rockhouse Hollow Rockshelters.
  
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  Finish second floor cleaning of Rickenbaugh House to interpret construction methods (not rehabilitated).
  
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  Nominate German Ridge CCC Campground to the NRHP.
  
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  Evaluate and interpret Hindostan Quarry.
  
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  Attempt to repatriate culturally unidentified human remains.
  
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  Maintain or improve existing interpretive products.
  
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  Participate in Indiana Archaeology Month (September).
  
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  Continue to seek out University students who can focus research on the resources we manage for academic theses and dissertations.
  
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  Maintain existing partnerships with universities, federal, state, and private organizations.
  
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  Seek out new partnerships.