The goals of the master plan and the vision of the Sanctuary are much larger than the 171 acres. There are regional concerns that cannot be solved by the Sanctuary alone. However, with the implementation of the master plan, the Beaver Dam Sanctuary can become a model for the integration of ecological health and recreation. Because of the diversity of users of the site, this model of environmental stewardship can greatly affect the larger community and allow for collaboration with surrounding open space and conservation areas, and thus contribute to the health of the Sanctuary.
