How do the goals of Preserve America fit in with the rest of the Bush Administration’s domestic agenda?
Historic preservation and natural resource conservation can be great catalysts for community action and citizen empowerment, and our cultural and natural heritage assets can provide the spark and focus for economic development, community pride, and public service. Tourism is a major national industry, and heritage tourism is fast becoming a significant part of local and regional economies. The recognition of state, local, and tribal government efforts and needs, supported through partnerships and a call to volunteer service, are key elements of this Administration’s approach. The President has also recognized the need for better care, shared responsibility, and improved accountability for our national parks, our public lands, and our Federal buildings and installations. This policy is furthered through the Preserve America Executive Order.
