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Gulf Islands National Seashore Grant Recognition
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| April 27th, 2005 |
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The Honorable Jeff Miller of Florida
Extension of Remarks, Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Gulf Islands National Seashore Grant Recognition
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to recognize Gulf Islands National Seashore for receiving a grant from the National Park Foundation and Unilever.
Unilever’s Recycling at Work competitive grants program funds enhancement projects such as seating, boardwalks, overlooks, pullouts and educational/interpretive displays using sustainable lumber throughout the National Park System. The projects highlight the environmental leadership of the National Park Service in demonstrating how people may live more lightly on the land through the use of sustainable materials and techniques.
In Northwest Florida, Gulf Islands National Seashore is proud to be a part of this program. As a result of the generous grant, the park will construct the only accessible nature trail on the seashore. This trail will be a universal design boardwalk made of recyclable materials which will not only enhance the visitors’ experience, but will also protect the fragile underbrush of the forest.
Mr. Speaker, this grant, in conjunction with the Florida National Trails Association’s hard work and manpower, will greatly benefit all those who visit Northwest Florida’s scenic wonders. I, along with Northwest Florida, am very appreciative of Unilever’s generosity.
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There are no Floor Speechess to be displayed for this month.
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