Preserve America

Preserve America

Preserve America is a United States government program, established under President George W. Bush, intended to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy the country's cultural and natural heritage.

As of August 2008, more than 500 communities, representing all 50 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands (a U.S. territory), had been designated as "Preserve America Communities." [http://www.preserveamerica.gov/overview.html Overview] , Preserve America website, accessed August 17, 2008] [ [http://www.preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunities.html Preserve America Communities directory] , Preserve America website, accessed August 17, 2008] Designated communities become eligible to apply for Preserve America grants to enhance heritage tourism and the use of community historic and cultural sites. Federal budget allocations for Preserve America grants totaled approximately $5 million in fiscal year 2007 and $7.5 million in fiscal year 2008. Designated communities also receive White House recognition, a certificate of recognition, a Preserve America Community road sign, listing in the Preserve America Community directory on the program's website, authorization to use the Preserve America logo, inclusion in national and regional press releases, and official notification of the designation to state tourism offices and visitors bureaus.

Executive Order 13287, "Preserve America", signed by President Bush on March 3, 2003, established a federal policy to provide leadership in preserving the nation's heritage by actively advancing the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of historic properties owned by the federal government. The order encourages federal agencies to seek partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments and the private sector to make more efficient and informed use of these resources for economic development and other recognized public benefits. In addition, it directs the Secretary of Commerce to assist in development of local and regional heritage tourism programs. [ [http://www.preserveamerica.gov/EO.html Executive Order Report to President] , Preserve America website, accessed August 17, 2008]

Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, is the Honorary Chair of Preserve America.

ee also

* List of Preserve America Communities

References

External links

* [http://www.preserveamerica.gov/ Preserve America official website]


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