On April 6, 2006, Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) introduced the Eastern Sierra Rural Heritage and Economic Enhancement Act (H.R. 5149) to designate approximately 40,000 acres of the Eastern Sierra region as a wilderness area. The bill adds 39,680 acres to the existing Hoover Wilderness area, and adds 640 acres to the existing Emigrant Wilderness Area. The bill also adds approximately 24 miles of the Amargosa River to the National Wild and Scenic River System.
At the end of March 2006, Senator Bob Bennett (R-UT) and Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) unveiled a draft of the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006. This draft legislation addresses a range of public lands issues including wilderness designation, development, and land sales. The measure has not been formally introduced in Congress.
This September, gather up your maps, pack your bags, and rally your volunteers, staff, and coalition partners for Wilderness Week, a biannual convergence upon the nation's capital to advocate for protection of our wild public lands.
Please let us know about the recent activities and accomplishments of your Wilderness campaign. Keep in mind that this is a Wilderness specific update. Contact the Wilderness Support Center by email or at 970-247-8788.
