Should the Hudson Valley be included as a unit of the National Park service.
By Adam Bosch
Times Herald-Record
Posted: October 30, 2009 - 3:13 PM
KINGSTON — Congressman Maurice Hinchey wants the federal government to adopt the Hudson River Valley as a unit of the National Park Service.
The designation would make the valley eligible for more federal grants to boost conservation, historic preservation and tourism.
Hinchey, D-Hurley, has authored legislation to fund a federal study that would determine whether the Hudson River Valley fits into one of the National Park Service programs. Dan Ahouse, Hinchey’s chief of staff, said they’re specifically focused on getting the region into the national river and recreation area program.
If Hinchey’s bill is adopted, it would fund the two-year study in 2010. Ahouse said the National Park Service would study the river and counties that abut the river stretching from Fort Edward to the southern-most tip of Westchester County.
The home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Vanderbilt Mansion, both in Hyde Park, and the Upper Delaware River are among the local places already included as units of the National Park Service. The Hudson River is considered a National Heritage Area by the park service.
Hinchey will discuss his plans in more detail Monday at 11 a.m. at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston.
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