“Designating the Little Manatee River as ‘scenic’ will ensure that it is kept in its current, pristine condition for future generations to enjoy. “Protecting Florida’s beautiful lands and pristine waterways is one of my top priorities,” said Buchanan. In January, the House Natural Resources Committee amended Buchanan’s bill to authorize a formal National Park Service (NPS) study of the river before an official designation can occur. House with broad bipartisan support.īuchanan’s Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act ( HR 4358) aims to designate the approximately 51-mile-long segment of the river, beginning at its source in southeastern Hillsborough County flowing downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, as a scenic river. WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced that his legislation, the Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act, has passed the U.S.
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