This bill expands the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont by adding new land to its boundaries, including the King Farm, which will be divided between a historic zone and a protection zone as determined by the National Park Service. The legislation allows the National Park Service to acquire the additional land through donations, purchases from willing sellers, federal transfers, or exchanges, and permits the King Farm to continue operating for agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes while maintaining its working farm character. The bill also establishes a National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park to promote conservation practices, share innovation in resource management, and develop partnerships focused on environmental stewardship. The legislation references updated boundary maps dated August 2023 and does not specify particular funding amounts or implementation deadlines. This expansion affects Vermont residents and conservation organizations interested in the park's growth and the stewardship programming that will be offered at the new institute.
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