H.R. 642
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Summary:
• Designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council
• The 34-mile designation is divided into eight specific segments, each classified as either a wild, scenic, or recreational river based on their location between defined landmarks
• Land acquisition for the designated segments is limited to donation or owner-consented purchase only — condemnation is explicitly prohibited
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• The 34-mile designation is divided into eight specific segments, each classified as either a wild, scenic, or recreational river based on their location between defined landmarks
• Land acquisition for the designated segments is limited to donation or owner-consented purchase only — condemnation is explicitly prohibited
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