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Thank you, Harrisonburg City Council!

3/24/2021

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The Harrisonburg City Council passed a resolution of support for the 90,000-acre Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area (SMNSA) proposal with a unanimous vote last night.   The SMNSA proposal would provide Wilderness protection for Skidmore Fork, the pristine watershed that feeds Switzer Reservoir, ensuring clean water for City residents for generations to come.
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The SMNSA proposal would also protect the scenic beauty and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that City residents and visitors to the area enjoy.

​Support from local governments is crucial to introduction of federal legislation to designate the SMNSA and embedded Wilderness.  By passing a resolution of support, Harrisonburg joins Rockingham County, Augusta County, and the City of Staunton in endorsing the proposal, and brings the 20-year campaign closer to fruition.

Photo of Lynn Cameron, scouting for the SMNSA 20 years ago.
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