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Pompeys Pillar Interpretive Center

Pompeys Pillar Interpretive Center. Pompeys Pillar. National Monument National Historic Landmark Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Background. 1991 - BLM acquired Pompeys Pillar 1996 - Decision to construct an interpretive facility

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Pompeys Pillar Interpretive Center

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  1. Pompeys Pillar Interpretive Center

  2. Pompeys Pillar • National Monument • National Historic Landmark • Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)

  3. Background • 1991 - BLM acquired Pompeys Pillar • 1996 - Decision to construct an interpretive facility • 1999 - $2m from Congress to be matched by private funds • PPHA provides staff/funding support • Recently modified ‘96 decisions • Proposal to build a more modest facility • 2002 - $2.9m appropriation

  4. BLM Concerns • Costs: construction/long-term O&M • Visitation • Riparian Area • Cultural, Historic & Scenic Values

  5. Planned Construction • Facility Development (5,700 s.f.) • Potential for future expansion • Day use area located NW of center • Flexible season of use • New entrance road; adequate parking

  6. The Visitor Experience • With a smaller facility, limitations on indoor interpretation • Focus on outdoor experiences (interp., educational, etc.). • Potential for future expansion would be a function of funding and visitor demand.

  7. Interpretive Themes • Primary Theme: Clark on the Yellowstone • Sub-Themes • Native American history (Crow) • L&C Expedition • Post Expedition

  8. Design/Development • Finalize design and interpretive exhibits • Pompeys Pillar Historical Association to raise matching funds • Target ground-breaking in 2003 • Target completion date in 2005

  9. Photo of model

  10. Benefits • Enhance local economic opportunities • Create another “stopping point” in Eastern Montana • Enhanced recreational and educational experiences • Phased-in/Planned development • Utility beyond the Bicentennial

  11. Fort Benton Interpretive Center

  12. Fort Benton is start of the Wild & Scenic River • Two river launches • Motorized launch • Non-motorized launch by fairgrounds

  13. Existing Visitor Contact Station: • Occupies a 110 year old residence • About 1,000 s.f. • River Info; visitor check-in/logs • Displays and Offices

  14. Background • 1980’s – Community initiated efforts for a new center • 2001 - $400k approp. for A&E • 2001 – Signed MOU • 2002 - $2.5m appropriated for construction

  15. Registered Floaters 2001 = 5,735 2000 = 5,090 1999 = 5,442 1998 = 4,339 Center Visits 2001 = 5,463 2000 = 5,225 1999 = 4,383 1998 = 4,625 Visitation

  16. Visitors

  17. Planning Effort • Proposed site at Water Treatment Facility • 6,000 s.f. facility • Site will be donated to BLM by the City • Analysis available for public review mid-spring

  18. Moving Forward • Interpretive themes • River/Monument; • Fort Benton’s role as trading/distribution point • River and Plains Society is donating $1m toward Interpretive Exhibits • Construction in 2003 • Collaborative effort

  19. Benefits • Economic stimulus in local economy • Provide information • Local area and History • River etiquette • Public launch/camping • Stewardship • Create opportunities for cultural tourism

  20. Questions ?

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