S. 491 · 117th Congress

York River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2021

Stage
Reported from committee
Sponsor
Angus King
Introduced
2021-03-01
Latest action
2021-12-16 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-50.

Summary

York River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2021

This bill designates specified segments of the main stem and the tributaries of the York River in Maine as a recreational river.

The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments.

No land or interest in land within the watersheds of the river segments may be acquired by condemnation.