Establishing Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in Indiana
This Act establishes the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness within the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, leading to increased nature protection and new recreational opportunities for citizens. Residents will gain access to expanded areas for fishing, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking, while ensuring the protection of water quality in the Monroe Reservoir. The management of the area will involve local experts and residents who will advise on conservation and recreation matters.
Key points
Establishment of a National Recreation Area (approx. 29,382 acres) and addition of approx. 15,300 acres to the existing Charles C. Deam Wilderness, increasing nature protection.
Continuation of hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities, with potential limitations for public safety or endangered species protection.
Maintenance and development of trails for hiking, biking (including mountain biking), and equestrian use in designated corridors and within the Recreation Area.
Requirement to protect the quality of public drinking water in the Monroe Reservoir, which is crucial for local water supply.
Creation of an advisory committee composed of local residents, ecologists, and government representatives to advise on the management of the new area.
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