This bill expands the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont by updating its boundaries to include additional land, including the King Farm, which will be divided between historic and protection zones. The legislation allows the National Park Service to acquire land within the expanded park boundaries through donation, purchase from willing sellers, federal transfer, or exchange, and specifies that the King Farm can be used for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes while preserving its working farm character. The bill also establishes a new National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park to promote conservation practices, research innovation, and best practices in resource management through workshops and community engagement. The bill updates reference maps to reflect the August 2023 proposed boundary revision and includes provisions ensuring access rights between the acquired farmland and the park. No specific federal funding amount or deadline is mentioned in the legislation.
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