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DE HCR51
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Cathcart
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AI Summary
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Urges the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to work with Delaware's U.S. Congressional delegation, the National Park Service, and officials from New Jersey and Pennsylvania to establish a Tidal Delaware River National Recreation Area.
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Proposes a 72-mile national recreation area extending from Delaware City north to Trenton that would showcase cultural, historical, and recreational attractions along the Delaware River.
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Includes Delaware attractions such as Fox Point State Park, Fort Delaware State Park, and New Castle Battery Park within the proposed recreation area boundaries.
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Specifies that creation of the national recreation area would not impact dredging operations or interfere with Delaware's control over the river.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to U.S. Congressman Mike Castle, U.S. Senators Ted Kauffman and Tom Carper, the DNREC Secretary, and Patrick Starr of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Delaware Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control (dnrec) Work With Delaware's U.s. Congressional Delegation, As Well As The U.s. National Parks Service And State Officials In New Jersey And Pennsylvania, To Facilitate The Creation Of A Tidal Delaware River National Recreation Area.
Last Action
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
6/23/2010