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Mississippi River Trail Study Act

Date: Sept. 25, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment


MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL STUDY ACT -- (House of Representatives - September 25, 2006)

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Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

H.R. 1796 would designate the route of the Mississippi River for study as a potential addition to the National Trails System as a national scenic trail, national historic trail or both. The route would stretch from its headwaters in the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

Establishing a national trail along the river will connect the nearly 40 existing public land units on or very near the river which includes national forests, national parks, and wildlife refuges.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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