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16 U.S.C. § 160

Congressional declaration of purpose

United States · Title 16 — CONSERVATION · Status: effective

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16 U.S.C. § 160, Congressional declaration of purpose, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/443149
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The purpose of this subchapter is to preserve, for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding scenery, geological conditions, and waterway system which constituted a part of the historic route of the Voyageurs who contributed significantly to the opening of the Northwestern United States.

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