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IMPORANT INFORMATION from our Councilwoman !!!
The CNRA will be introduced to congress later this year, which will propose a national park in our District, off of Rt 50 and Whitehall Rd.
Your federal officials want to hear your thoughts on this proposal.
Excerpts of the proposal are included here, but please click on the included link for more information.
From the Office of Senator Van Hollen:
CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes have released draft legislation that would designate a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) as part of the National Park System. The discussion draft legislation was developed through collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders represented on the working group that Senator Van Hollen and Congressman Sarbanes convened last year. The Chesapeake National Recreation Area would utilize a collection of partnerships with states, localities, and private entities with the intent of highlighting the diverse landscape and national significance of the Chesapeake Bay. This would deliver more federal resources to the watershed region, celebrate its diverse cultural and economic history, conserve the Bay's environment, and foster public access to this national treasure while also spurring economic growth.
VAN HOLLEN, SARBANES ANNOUNCE CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA WORKING GROUP PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE LEGISLATION
1. National Significance of Bay
2. Land-based Proposal
3. Respect Land Rights
4. Public Engagement
5. Alignment with Goals of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement
6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
7. Increasing Public Access
8. Increasing Tourism in the Bay Watershed
9. Creating a Culture of Stewardship
10. Citizen Advisory Commission
The Senator and Congressman want to hear your feedback on this proposal.
The online comment portal is open until March 13th!
Submit your comments and read about the proposal here:
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Proposal
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