To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Summary
H.R. 3451 would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail as part of the National Trails System. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a recreational trail in Utah that follows the ancient shoreline of Lake Bonneville. If enacted, this bill would not immediately designate the trail but would instead authorize a study to examine whether it meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which provides federal recognition and support for significant trails across the country.
The bill is currently in the House and has been referred to committee for consideration. If the study determines the trail is suitable for designation, it could lead to future federal funding, maintenance support, and increased protection for the trail. For Utah residents and outdoor enthusiasts, this could mean improved access and preservation of a regionally important recreational resource, though any actual designation would require additional legislative action following the study's completion.