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Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH13]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
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> Kenya's Elephant Population Has Doubled Since 1980s Kenya's elephant population has more than doubled since the 1980s, and one national park is currently having a 'baby boom' thanks to a relief from drought and a drop in poaching.
> Amboseli National Park in Kenya is experiencing something of an elephant baby boom.
> Kenya's Wildlife Service said the country has seen its elephant population increase from 16,000 elephants in 1989 to 34,800 by the end of 2019.
> There are several threats to elephant populations - climate change related drought, clashes with farmers whose land the elephants trample and poachers who illegally hunt and kill the animals for their valuable tusks.
> Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, says that growth in elephant population is in part due to the country's efforts to stop poachers.
> Kenya's Wildlife Service Director General John Waweru spoke about the threat of "Human-elephant conflict" to conservation efforts during the World Elephant Day event - which can arise when elephants raid farmers crops and kill livestock.
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An Act Establishing Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Pictured Rocks National Seashore, and Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge as National Parks
Whereas, National Parks benefit local economies by attracting visitors to often rural areas and by providing new job opportunities in on-site facilities,
Whereas, the conservation of the environment is important to protect diverse ecosystems from harm,
Whereas, there are several massive multi-use areas or wilderness areas that do not have the protections or jurisdiction that a national park has in the state of Lincoln, and
Whereas, these areas should have their status’ upgraded to that of a National Park.
Let it be enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate assembled,
Section 1 (Title)
(a) This bill shall formally be titled; “An Act Establishing Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge as National Parks.”
(b) This bill’s title may be shortened and referred to as the “Creating National Parks in Lincoln Act.”
Section 2 (Definitions)
(a) Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness shall be defined as; a 1,090,000 acre wilderness area within Superior National Forest, and within this wilderness area is over 1,100 lakes, the largest uncut forest in the Eastern United States, a large diverse ecosystem of animals and plants, pre-European and post-colonization historical sites, and large recreation areas designated for public use.
(b) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore shall be defined as; a 75,236 acre national lakeshore area on Lake Superior, which is most well known for its sandstone cliffs, hiking trails, and easy access for recreational use on the 2nd largest freshwater lake by area in the world.
(c) Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge shall be defined as; a 45,818 acre national wildlife refuge partially within Sandhills National Natural Landmark and encompasses wetlands near the North Platte River, which consists of the largest continuous area of sand dunes in the country, a diverse ecosystem of animals and plants, and a large amount of lakes and ponds that are utilized by migratory animals.
(d) National Park shall be defined by Oxford as; “A scenic or historically important area protected by the federal government for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.”
(e) Establishing in relation to this legislation shall be defined by Oxford as; “[to] set up on a firm o
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