Round voting button logo

SR29

Opposes all proposals to change designation of Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve, including proposal from Delaware River National Park and Lenape Preserve Alliance.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Opposes changing Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve.

This resolution opposes proposals to change the Delaware Water Gap from a National Recreation Area to a National Park and Preserve. Concerns include potential economic impacts on local businesses and residents, possible restrictions on recreational activities like hunting, and the potential use of eminent domain to acquire private and state property. The resolution aims to protect local property rights and prevent financial losses in Sussex and Warren counties.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee