National Heritage Areas | Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance

The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 324) was introduced in the U. S. House of Representatives on January 8, 2009 by Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and was approved by the House on September 23, 2009. It is now being considered by the Senate.

The Heritage Alliance applauds Congressman Grijalva and Congresswoman Giffords for supporting this legislation, which not only celebrates our rich cultural heritage, but also supports heritage-based economic development throughout the Santa Cruz Valley.

Call to action: help designate the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area!

We urgently need your support to get the legislation approved by the Senate. Hearing from constituents is the best way to encourage our Senators to make this legislation a priority. You can help by writing to Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain, urging them to support legislation in the Senate to designate a Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. See how you can help.

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The first congressional hearing was held July 12, 2007 with the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Linda Mayro, member of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, provided testimony at the hearing. Read Chairman Grijalva’s opening remarks and Linda’s testimony.

On September 26, 2007 an amended version of the bill (see Subtitle F, page 100 in H.R. 1483) was approved by the Natural Resources Committee. On October 24, 2007 the bill was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. Check out the press releases from Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Giffords.