1965 Senate Hearing on the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Recreation Area
July 19, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing records the legislative process and public testimony that led to the federal designation of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity area as a managed recreation site, impacting land use and federal oversight in Northern California.
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Residents of Northern California
The designation of the area as a National Recreation Area changes federal land management policies and public access rules for the region.
U.S. Congress
Members of the subcommittee were responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed legislation.
Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 17, 1965, by the Senate Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
- The primary subject of the hearing was the review of H.R. 797.
- The legislation aimed to establish the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the 89th Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing records the legislative process and public testimony that led to the federal designation of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity area as a managed recreation site, impacting land use and federal oversight in Northern California.
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Expansion of Federal Recreation Areas
The hearing reflects the mid-1960s trend of the federal government formalizing the management of large-scale recreation areas.
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