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Chief Patron: Reeves
BSCM Battlefield Park (language only)

Item 363 #8s

Item 363 #8s

Natural Resources
Department of Conservation and Recreation

Language

Page 403, after line 5, insert:

"K. The Department of Conservation and Recreation shall review the Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain Battlefield properties and make recommendations to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by October 1, 2019, on their suitability as a historical and recreational area pursuant to §10.1-200 et seq. Code of Virginia, or development as a state or regional park.  In its review, the Department shall consider: (i.) management of the area or park by a combination of public and private entities, (ii.) potential user activities at the area or park including heritage tourism, primitive camping, fishing, bow hunting, boating, equestrian activities, biking and historical and military education, and (iii.) operation of the area or park with only those improvements minimally necessary for the activities listed herein and consistent with the preservation and protection of existing historic, cultural, archaeological and natural resources."



Explanation

(This amendment directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to review the Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain Battlefield properties and make recommendations on their suitability as a historical and recreation area or for development as a state or regional park.)