House Natural Resources Committee passes National Parks Centennial Fund Act

On May 7, 2008, the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 3094, the National Park Centennial Fund Act with support of Democrats and Republicans.  Soon, it will be taken up by the full House, and a companion bill has already started its way through the Senate.

The National Park System – “America’s best idea” – will turn 100 years old in 2016.  By passing the National Parks Centennial Fund Act out of committee, the House is taking a bold step forward toward legislation that will help get rangers out from behind their desks, reduce the park system’s environmental footprint, protect cultural resources, and enhance human-powered recreation opportunities.

American Whitewater applauds the House Natural Resources Committee’s action on H.R. 3094 and looks forward to supporting this bill in Congress and seeing it become law in the near future.

Want to keep the energy level high?  Fire-up an email to your Senators and ask them to keep-up with the House!