33 U.S.C. § 2296 : US Code - Section 2296: Acquisition of recreation lands

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2296 : US Code - Section 2296: Acquisition of recreation lands

(a) In the case of any water resources project which is
authorized to be constructed by the Secretary before, on, or after
November 17, 1986, construction of which has not commenced before
November 17, 1986, and which involves the acquisition of lands or
interests in lands for recreation purposes, such lands or interests
shall be acquired along with the acquisition of lands and interests
in lands for other project purposes.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to acquire real property by
condemnation, purchase, donation, exchange, or otherwise, as a part
of any water resources development project for use for public park
and recreation purposes, including but not limited to, real
property not contiguous to the principal part of the project.