Bill > S1341

This bill amends the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness by adding approximately 6,817 acres of land within the Routt National Forest. The proposed addition is detailed on a map dated February 26, 2024, and will be administered under the same guidelines as the existing Wilderness Act. The bill includes provisions to protect tribal rights, ensuring that no existing treaty rights are affected and allowing Indian Tribes access to the area for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture is granted authority to manage the wilderness area, specifically to control fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with existing wilderness management practices. The bill defines key terms such as "Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition" and "Secretary" and provides a framework for integrating the new land into the existing wilderness protection scheme. By expanding the wilderness area, the bill aims to preserve and protect additional public lands in Colorado for conservation and recreational purposes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1341/all-info