Senate Hearing on Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Expansion (1978)
July 19, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process for expanding federal land protections and adjusting the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, which directly impacts land use rights and federal park management in Indiana.
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
The park's legal boundaries and management policies were subject to potential changes under S. 2560.
U.S. Senate
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Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on August 10, 1978, by the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
- The primary subject of the hearing was S. 2560, a bill concerning the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
- The hearing took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.
- The purpose of the hearing was to gather testimony and information regarding the proposed legislative changes to the park.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process for expanding federal land protections and adjusting the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, which directly impacts land use rights and federal park management in Indiana.
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Historical Park Expansion
The document captures a specific moment in the 1970s federal effort to expand the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
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