Bill · S. 2270· Senate(119-S-2270)
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It proposes to designate approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The river segments would be classified as scenic, wild, or recreational depending on the specific location. Administration of these segments would be handled by the Secretary of the Interior in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council. The Act also outlines provisions for cooperative agreements with various state, local, and nonprofit entities.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill designates the Myakka River as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to ensure its long-term protection and preservation.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill establishes a management framework for the river through the Secretary of the Interior and a local council.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill grants the Secretary of the Interior authority to manage and potentially acquire land for the river system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Long-term Protection and Preservation: The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to use cooperative agreements to provide for the "long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Myakka River" (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Technical and Financial Support: The Secretary may provide "technical assistance, staff support, and funding" to help update and implement the comprehensive management plan (Section 4(b)(4)).
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Collaborative Management: The bill establishes a partnership between the Secretary and the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council, which represents a "broad cross-section of State and local agencies, agricultural interests, landowners, and environmental and nonprofit organizations" (Section 2(5) and Section 4(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Improves Public Land Management+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 7/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida