Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act

Bill 110 hr 1021, also known as the Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Taunton River in Massachusetts.

The study would assess the potential for designating certain areas along the Taunton River as units of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, or National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study would also evaluate the suitability and feasibility of establishing a national heritage area along the river.

The bill specifies that the study must consider the cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources of the Taunton River, as well as the potential economic benefits of designating certain areas as national park units or heritage areas. If the study finds that the Taunton River has significant resources that warrant protection and recognition, the Secretary of the Interior would be authorized to make recommendations to Congress for further action. Overall, the Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act aims to assess the value of the Taunton River and its surrounding areas for potential designation as national park units, wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, or heritage areas. The study would provide valuable information for Congress to consider in making decisions about the conservation and preservation of this important natural and cultural resource.