Grey Towers National Historic Site Act of 2004

This bill officially designates the former home of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, as the Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, Pennsylvania. Under the management of the Secretary of Agriculture, the site is preserved as a center for natural resource education, conservation research, and leadership development for public servants.

For citizens, this legislation ensures the permanent protection of the estate’s scenic grounds and historic structures for public use and enjoyment. Visitors may be charged admission fees, which are specifically earmarked to be reinvested into the site’s programs and maintenance. Additionally, the bill encourages cooperation between the Forest Service and the National Park Service to improve public access and recreational opportunities in the surrounding Delaware Water Gap area.