House to vote this week on Hinchey Hudson Valley NPS study bill
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives this week will vote on legislation introduced by Congressman Maurice Hinchey that would authorize the National Park Service to conduct a study on whether the Hudson River Valley should become a unit of the National Park system.
“Passage of this bill and the subsequent study would position the Hudson River Valley to gain the full attention of the National Park Service for all of the significant and substantial historic contributions the region has made to the development of the United States as well as for the area's pristine natural beauty,” said Hinchey. “Such a designation would provide the Hudson River Valley with an elevated national stature and access to additional federal funding that otherwise would not be available.”
In order for the Hudson River Valley to become part of the National Park System, a congressionally-authorized NPS study must be conducted. Hinchey's legislation would authorize such a study from Fort Edward in Washington County down through Westchester County.
If the NPS's study finds that the Hudson River Valley would be a good fit as part of the National Park System then additional legislation would be needed to make that designation. Hinchey said he would immediately introduce that measure.
via House to vote this week on Hinchey Hudson Valley NPS study bill.
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