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Read. Follow. Verify.The Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
Record date · November 21, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes adding approximately 6,817 acres of land within the Routt National Forest to the existing Sarvis Creek Wilderness in Colorado. If passed, the new area would be managed under federal wilderness protections while maintaining existing tribal access rights.
The bill changes the legal status of 6,817 acres of federal land in Colorado, restricting future commercial development and motorized access to preserve the area's wilderness character.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Indian Tribes
The bill preserves their treaty rights and provides a framework for access to the land for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
Secretary of Agriculture
The Secretary is granted authority to manage the new wilderness addition, including fire and disease control measures.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to the land once it is added to the wilderness?
Will this bill affect tribal access to the land?
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Wilderness Expansion
The bill utilizes a specific map dated February 26, 2024, to define the boundaries of the expansion, indicating recent survey work.
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