To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following …
Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add approximately 6,817 acres within the Routt National Forest to the existing Sarvis Creek Wilderness area.
Who Benefits and How
Conservation and wilderness advocates gain additional protected wilderness. Outdoor recreation users benefit from expanded wilderness access. Indian tribes retain access for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Forest Service assumes management of additional wilderness area. Potential timber, mining, or development interests lose access to these lands. The Secretary must administer fire, insect, and disease control activities.
Key Provisions
- Adds 6,817 acres to Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- Preserves Indian tribe treaty rights and access
- Allows fire, insect, and disease control activities
- Applies Wilderness Act grazing provisions to new addition
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Adds approximately 6,817 acres to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness in Colorado
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand wilderness protection in Colorado"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
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