House of Representatives passes National Heritage Areas Act (H.R. 1316)

On February 26, the House of Representatives passed the National Heritage Areas Act (H.R. 1316) led by Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-WV), as part of the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. This important act also reauthorized the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, an important partner in preserving and celebrating our National Historic Landmark canal system.

• Click here to read the press release from Representative Tonko.

• Click here to view his “Protecting America’s Heritage Areas” fact sheet.