HR 8684
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, protecting a unique site off the Alabama coast containing ancient cypress trees preserved in a submerged forest. The sanctuary will be managed under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, aiming to preserve these irreplaceable trees and the ecosystem they represent. It also prohibits activities like mining and seabed disturbance to safeguard the site for scientific research and tourism.
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Bradley Byrne
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