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.
Impact
The Delaware Water Gap is a vital recreational hub, offering various activities like hiking, fishing, and hunting, which attract tourism vital to the regional economy. The sponsors of SR93 express concerns that redesignation could limit or prohibit these activities, adversely affecting the local tourism-dependent economy. They firmly argue that retaining the current status is crucial for local businesses and residents who rely on outdoor recreation for livelihood and leisure.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 93, introduced in New Jersey's 221st Legislature, opposes any proposals aimed at redesignating the Delaware Water Gap from a National Recreation Area to a National Park and Preserve. The resolution emphasizes that such changes could expand the boundaries of the existing recreation area, which encompasses nearly 70,000 acres across Sussex and Warren counties—a move that local lawmakers view as detrimental to both the community and the environment.
Contention
Opponents of the redesignation projects fear that property rights could be jeopardized if the federal government uses eminent domain to acquire private land adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap. This concern is amplified by potential economic ramifications, including reduced tax revenue for local municipalities and schools, alongside the potential disruption of agricultural activities in the surrounding areas due to the establishment of federal park land.
Resolution
The resolution articulated in SR93 seeks to protect local interests by opposing the redesignation proposals, thereby ensuring that current recreational activities remain unhindered. This stance is reflective of an overarching desire among local lawmakers to safeguard the freedom and enjoyment of residents and visitors alike, while also preserving the rights of local property owners against federal encroachment.
Same As
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.
Carry Over
Opposes changing designation of Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve and opposes certain parts of National Park Service's "Vision 2030" for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Carry Over
Opposes changing designation of Delaware Water Gap from National Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve and opposes certain parts of National Park Service's "Vision 2030" for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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.
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.