Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

This bill designates the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York (covering 14 counties) as a National Heritage Area, adding it to the federal system that supports conservation and tourism. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance will serve as the local group responsible for managing the area and creating a management plan within three years. Federal assistance for this area will be provided for up to 15 years after the bill's enactment, after which the program ends. The bill focuses on preserving the region's natural, cultural, and historical resources through coordinated local and federal efforts.