The President today signed the “Consolidated Natural Resources Act,” which includes legislation, authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, which would improve Acadia National Park. Specifically, the “Acadia National Park Improvement Act” would extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission for 20 additional years, increase the land acquisition ceiling by $10 million, and authorize the Secretary of Interior to participate in and spend appropriated monies for work on an off-island intermodal transportation facility, (like the Island Explorer bus).
“Acadia National Park is a true gem of the Maine coastline. While unsurpassed in beauty, the park’s ecosystem is also very fragile. Unless we are careful, we risk substantial harm to the very place that we Mainers and Americans hold so dear,” said Senator Collins. “This legislation will help make the park stronger and healthier than ever leading up to its centennial anniversary in 2016.”
Senator Collins introduced the Acadia National Park Improvement Act in the Senate on May 5, 2007. The U.S. Senate gave its final approval to this legislation on April 10, 2008.
(Click below to view video of Senator Collins introducing her legislation)