H.R. 897 aims to establish the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest near the Alabama coast that dates back 50,000 to 70,000 years. The bill designates a specific area in the Gulf of Mexico as the sanctuary and prohibits...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 897 wants to make a special underwater area in Alabama a protected place where no one can cut trees or drill holes, but you can still go fishing or use boats if needed. The people in charge will also make a plan with help from local voices to keep this area safe and beautiful.