This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether a new Florida Springs National Park should be established in central and north Florida, covering approximately 2,800 square miles that includes the Ocala National Forest, numerous state forests and parks, wildlife management areas, and other natural lands between Jacksonville, Orlando, and Gainesville. The study will evaluate the area's national significance, determine if it's suitable for designation as a National Park, explore alternative preservation options through federal, state, local, or private efforts, and estimate costs for acquisition, development, and operation under each scenario. The Secretary must consult with federal and state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and the public during the study process. Within three years of receiving funding, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations about whether the national park designation is feasible and advisable. The bill does not allocate specific funding amounts but authorizes the study to proceed under existing federal law governing such resource evaluations.
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