3 Parks 3 Stories

Product: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e2224c9738a14869ae0a8a6614d8b622

Role: Associate Editor & Storymap Design

Client(s): Southern California Research Learning Center, Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Cabrillo National Monument

Artform: StoryMap

Collaborators: Dr. Keith Lombardo, Michael Ready

Description:  The NPS Mediterranean Network of parks includes Cabrillo National Monument, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Channel Islands National Park. These three parks share species, ecosystems, and challenges. In the 20 plus years of monitoring, we have learned a lot about how we got to where we are today. The data that the I&M program has collected is one of the most powerful tools land managers have. These data allow us to make scientifically robust decisions which ensures that we can meet the mission entrusted to us by the American people.

When you look at data over many years, many times a story begins to emerge. And each vital sign tells its own story. Sometimes, the story is a warning. Other times, it’s a tale of hope and optimism. 3 Parks 3 Stories is an exploration of three stories from these three parks that we think captures what it means to manage and care for natural resources in southern California.