Hudson Continues Strong Advocacy for Uwharrie Roads
March 17, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2017
Hudson Continues Strong Advocacy for Uwharrie Roads
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after requesting funding for the U.S. Forest Service to pave roads in the Uwharrie National Forest:
“Maintaining Uwharrie Forest roads continues to be an ongoing challenge, but I'm committed to working with local, state and federal stakeholders to find a long term solution. I’m asking the administration and Congress to prioritize resources to maintain Uwharrie roads and ensure this national treasure remains accessible and continues to thrive.”
Rep. Hudson sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney requesting the paving of three National Forest Roads in the Uwharrie be included in President Trump’s FY 2018 budget. In addition, Rep. Hudson advocated for robust funding for the U.S. Forest Service’s Capital Improvement and Maintenance account. This program provides funding to pave National Forest roads, such as those within the Uwharrie National Forest.
Rep. Hudson has been advocating on behalf of the Uwharrie National Forest since his first term in Congress. In April 2014, he demanded Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and the U.S. Forest Service fix the roads in the Uwharrie Forest that had been severely damaged by rains and flooding.
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