NPS Seeks Public Input on First General Management Plan for Amache National Historic Site in Colorado: Comments Due December 3
The National Park Service (NPS) said in a news release dated October 19, 2026, that it is seeking public input on preliminary plans to guide the future of Amache National Historic Site near Granada, Colorado, with the public comment period running from October 19 through December 3, 2026. The proposed concepts outline different approaches to preserving the site's historic resources, sharing its history, improving visitor access and managing park operations, and feedback will help shape the site's first general management plan. More than 10,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly confined at the site during World War II.
"Public input is essential to shaping Amache's future and ensuring we preserve its history for generations to come," said Eric Leonard, superintendent of the High Plains Group, which includes Amache National Historic Site. "We invite survivors, descendants, partners, and the public to share their perspectives on how we can best protect this important place and share its stories." The NPS said the planning process will help determine how it protects this history while providing opportunities for visitors to learn about the experiences of those incarcerated and the importance of civil rights.
The NPS will host public meetings to present the preliminary concepts, explain the planning process and answer questions. In-person meetings are planned in Lamar and Denver, Colorado, and Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, and a virtual meeting will also be offered; all meetings will feature the same presentation. Meeting dates, times, locations and the virtual meeting link are available under the "Meeting Notices" tab on the project website.
To comment online, members of the public can visit the project website, select "Open for Comment" and choose "General Management Plan Newsletter." Comments may also be mailed to National Park Service, Denver Service Center, Attn: AMCH GMP / Charles Lawson, 12795 West Alameda Pkwy, Denver, CO 80228. Online comments must be submitted by December 3, and mailed comments must be postmarked by that date. The NPS said it will provide additional opportunities for public input as planning continues.
According to the NPS, Amache National Historic Site preserves the remains of the Granada Relocation Center, where more than 10,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly confined between 1942 and 1945. Authorized by Congress in 2022 and formally established in 2022, the site's first general management plan will guide long-term decisions about historic preservation, visitor access, facilities and partnerships, with the goal of protecting its historic resources, honoring the experiences of survivors and descendants, and ensuring future generations can learn from this chapter of American history.
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Photo: 图：科罗拉多州Amache国家历史遗址的修复营房、水塔与岗楼。图片来源：美国国家公园管理局NPS Photo，Wikimedia Commons，公共领域。Photo: The restored barrack, water tower and guard tower at Amache National Historic Site in Colorado. Credit: NPS Photo, Wikimedia Commons, public domain.
