Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

H.R. 4947, the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act, would increase the size of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire additional land or conservation easements from willing sellers to be managed as part of the existing refuge.

For citizens, this legislation aims to preserve more of the local ecosystem and protect the river’s biodiversity while ensuring that all land acquisitions are voluntary and do not involve forced takings. If enacted, the expansion would provide more protected space for wildlife conservation and public outdoor recreation, such as fishing and hiking, within the refuge boundaries.