WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5891, To adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve, and for other purposes

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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5891 would adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve.

Detailed Summary

Adjusts the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve, located in East Texas, to include any lands acquired from willing sellers totaling not more than 100,000 acres of land near the Preserve.

Permits any owner of private property included within the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve to have their property immediately removed by submitting a written request for such withdrawal.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate: (1) a system of canopy walks, elevated boardwalks, and associated interpretation that connect visitors with the ecological diversity of Big Thicket National Preserve; (2) a Big Thicket National Preserve interpretive center; and (3) canoe and kayaking trails in Big Thicket National Preserve.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/28/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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Comment by Stephen Ferris (June 23, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I, too, am against this Bill- to think that Mr. Brady would want to take away over 75000 families and businesses to make way for an Eco-Tourist Stop is beyond me! My In-Laws have lived on their property for 109 years and thisLegacy was to be willed to my Daughter so she can live a part of her Family's history- this is wrong and against all that is good in American Society. Just think about all of those people, smog, garbage, and destruction that will couse to this environment! Go somewhere else and do this and stop messing with Texas History!...

Comment by Joe Ben Williams (May 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I am 100% AGAINST this Bill. What has America stooped to taking Land that has belong in some people's possesions through generations all because some congressman want his bill past. They care nothing for those who are living on this land. I would like to see how they would feel if some big giant came along and stripped them of anything of importance to them. Leave my Family and our heritage alone.....................

Comment by Sarah Costa (May 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I am against this bill. There are many retired people living in this area. Many of whom have had their homestead in the family since before the civil war. My family is among one of them. To think that our inheritance and history will be taken over by the government is an outrage and a big disappointment to a free country. I am outraged that in this day and time the government still tries to uproot and take over private family history. Leave well enough alone....

Comment by Johnnie Merritt (May 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I've been all over the world and would not want to live anywhere but on the Neches River. I feel threatened by Bill 5891. At 54 years old, I've finally found my place. How many people will be displaced by "domain" at the end of this?...

Revision by webmaster (May 3, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5891 would adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/28/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of April 28, 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/28/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Revision by webmaster (April 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5891 would adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve.

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Status of the Legislation

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Revision by webmaster (April 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5891 would adjust the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas and provide for three ecotourism projects within the preserve.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of April 24, 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/24/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.