Take action on the Arrowhead Re-route
Arrowhead Re-route Legislation Update!
With the start of the 113th Congress in January, we are looking for Rep. Rick Nolan (D, MN’s 8th District) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar to re-introduce identical bills as those introduced in the 112th Congress.
Below is the full text of the legislation…
A BILL
To amend the National Trails System Act to revise the route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota to include existing hiking trails along Lake Superior‘s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ROUTE REVISION.
Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8)) is amended—
(1) by striking “thirty-two hundred miles” and inserting “4,600 miles”; and
(2) by striking ” ‘Proposed North Country Trail Report‘, dated June 1975″ and inserting ” ‘North Country National Scenic Trail, Authorized Route’, dated February 16, 2005, and numbered 649/80,002.”
Here’s a link to the map (649/80,002) that is referenced.
Starting with reintroduction of the bills in early 2013, the NCTA would like to obtain the support of our seven state’s entire Congressional delegation for this legislation. See instructions below for how you can help.
How you can help!
- The first step is to download our Flyer to learn why the Arrowhead Re-route makes sense for Congress to authorize.
- Check this site often and/or visit and “Like” our Arrowhead Re-route Facebook page for the latest updates.
Take action!
- Check back in early 2013 for specific steps you can take
I support the Re-route graphic to be used on Facebook, graphic by Todd McMahon
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