Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge Preservation Act

The Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge Preservation Act transferred ownership of the historic Mattamuskeet Lodge and the surrounding refuge headquarters from the federal government to the State of North Carolina. Under this law, the state is responsible for restoring and maintaining the lodge as a historic site and public facility dedicated to conserving the region’s natural and cultural resources.

For citizens, this means the landmark property is preserved for public use and visitor services rather than being closed or demolished. If the state fails to maintain the historic integrity of the lodge or stops using the site for its intended conservation purposes, the property will return to federal ownership.