S 470
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the possibility of creating the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study will examine a specific area in Virginia and North Carolina, including cities and counties surrounding the Great Dismal Swamp, to determine if it meets criteria for national heritage area designation. The goal is to identify and protect the area’s natural, historic, and cultural resources and to promote conservation, education, and economic development.
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