Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill designates a 34-mile section of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. It recognizes the state and local governments’ commitment to protecting the river and establishes a framework for its long-term management through a cooperative agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and relevant state and local entities. The designation aims to preserve and enhance the river’s scenic and recreational values.
Key provisions
- Designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
- Establishes a cooperative agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and Florida state and local governments for managing the designated river segment.
- Defines key terms related to the management plan and the river itself.
- Limits the Secretary’s authority to acquire land to donation or with owner consent.
- Requires the creation and updating of a comprehensive management plan by the Myakka River Management Council.
- Designates a National Park Service representative to participate on the Myakka River Management Council.
- Clarifies that the designation does not constitute National Park Service administration or inclusion in the National Park System.
- Ensures local management authority over privately and publicly owned land within the watershed remains intact.
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