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US S3288
US S3288PUBLIC Lands Act Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act
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Introduced
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
In Committee
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes. This bill sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail, the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area, and the Condor National Scenic Trail. The bill designates specified federal lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the North Fork Wilderness as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness, specified federal lands as potential wilderness areas, specified segments of certain rivers and creeks and of a specified river estuary as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the Machesna Mountain and the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Areas, the Condor Ridge and Black Mountain Scenic Areas, and the San Gabriel National Recreation Area. Also, the bill authorizes the utilization of certain forest residues for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration, authorizes initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in the Redwood National Forest and state parks, requires specified recreational studies and partnerships, and expands the boundaries of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area to restore forest structure, reduce wildfire risk, and protect aquatic habitat and fisheries. It also establishes the California Public Lands Remediation Partnership to coordinate efforts to remediate public lands affected by illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities. The bill designates new wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers, and establishes the Condor National Scenic Trail and the San Gabriel National Recreation Area to conserve natural resources and expand recreational opportunities. The bill also modifies the boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designates new wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers in that area.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 02/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3288/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3288/BILLS-116s3288is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3288/BILLS-116s3288is.pdf.pdf |
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