Oppose SB 2324

We the undersigned oppose Senate Bill 2324, which would allow the study of the Neches River in East Texas for possible designation for protection under the National Wild & Scenic River (NW&SR) Act. "Designation of the Neches River as wild and scenic is not in the best interest of landowners and would have devastating effects on the forest industry and surrounding communities," said Ron Hufford, Executive Vice President of Texas Forestry Association. "Designation would infringe on private property rights of landowners and limit the use of the land for agricultural and forestry practices, as well as encumber the future economic growth of the forest industry in East Texas," Hufford said.