Search Results: keywords:"cypress forest protection"

  • H. R. 897 — An Act To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,507

    H.R. 897 proposes the creation of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect an ancient cypress forest located off the Alabama coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill aims to preserve this unique underwater forest by prohibiting activities like...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a magical underwater forest full of really old trees hidden beneath the ocean near Alabama. This bill wants to make sure people don't take away the trees or use bombs there, but they can still go fishing or diving for fun.

  • H. R. 897 — To provide for the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,709

    H. R. 897 proposes the establishment of the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary. This bill aims to protect and preserve an ancient cypress forest submerged off the Alabama coast, which dates back 50,000 to 70,000 years. The legislation prohibits damaging...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special protected ocean area in Alabama where there's a really old underwater forest. People can still fish and dive there, but they're not allowed to hurt the forest or dig for oil without special permission.