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Smucker Builds on Effort to Preserve Susquehanna Valley

Press Release

Date: April 11, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History Natural Resources

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) is working to preserve the natural beauty found in the Susquehanna Valley.

Rep. Smucker appeared before the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands today to urge his colleagues on that committee to support his Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act -- legislation that would make Lancaster and York Counties a National Heritage Area (NHA). NHAs are a Congressional designation where "natural, cultural, and recreational resources form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from human activity shaped by geography." NHAs receive conservation assistance from the National Park Service.

"I'm very proud of the natural beauty we find in our communities," said Rep. Smucker upon introducing the legislation last June. "We want to ensure we maintain that safe and clean environment into the future for residents and visitors. This National Heritage Area designation will attract more visitors, stimulate our local economy, and preserve natural resources and historical landmarks."


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