Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge Study Act

H.R. 5232, the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge Study Act, directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a formal study to determine if lands in northeastern Pennsylvania are suitable for a new national wildlife refuge. The study evaluates the local fish and wildlife habitats to assess the conservation benefits of protecting up to 30,000 acres in the Cherry Valley area. For local citizens, this bill represents the first official step toward potential federal land acquisition and the creation of a protected natural area intended for environmental preservation and public use.