Bill > HR973

This bill, the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, designates certain federal land in California as wilderness, potential wilderness, and scenic areas, and makes other provisions related to conservation and recreation. Specifically, it: - Designates over 200,000 acres of land in the Los Padres National Forest and Bakersfield Field Office as new or expanded wilderness areas. - Designates two potential wilderness areas that will be designated as wilderness once certain trail work is completed. - Designates the Condor Ridge and Black Mountain scenic areas to conserve their ecological, scenic, and recreational resources. - Establishes the Condor National Scenic Trail to connect the northern and southern portions of the Los Padres National Forest. - Requires studies on opening a new off-highway vehicle trail and improving non-motorized recreation opportunities. - Provides for continued access and temporary closures for traditional cultural and religious purposes by Tribes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/973/all-info