New Bill for TN Wilderness

Hear Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) explain how the measure is an "important step in conserving some of the most pristine areas in Tennessee and will strengthen the legacy of Tennessee’s natural heritage."

Opinion: It’s time for new Idaho wilderness

Idaho Mountain Express (ID)
Wendy Jaquet
June 4th, 2010

For 16 years, I have had the pleasure to serve and represent the citizens of my district in the Idaho Legislature. I have learned a lot about what it means to be an elected official. Many times you will find yourself caught between diverse interests. Having to resolve those differences and find common ground is an art that has been lost in a time when partisan politics have crippled our government. Today is not like my high school government class teacher promised.

Editorial: Boulder-White Clouds is a careful compromise a decade in the making and it deserves action

Idaho Statesman (ID)
May 30th, 2010

Wilderness bills have long divided Idahoans - and the people Idahoans elect to represent them on Capitol Hill.

But not this year. All four members of the delegation have signed on to Idaho's next good wilderness bill, the product of years of patient work by GOP Rep. Mike Simpson. They have agreed to cross party lines. They are moving forward, in an election year.

They have set aside smaller political concerns of the moment to focus on something bigger: Central Idaho's majestic Boulder-White Clouds roadless area, and a consensus-based plan for managing the region.

Editorial: Wild about the Rogue

The Oregonian (OR)
June 1st, 2010

With broad support, Congress should expand wilderness protections along Oregon’s Rogue River

The Rogue River is what most Americans probably imagine when they think of wilderness. It is beautiful, unspoiled, remote -- a wild place in every sense. 

Opinion: CIEDRA shows hope for bipartisanship

Idaho Mountain Express (ID)
Bethine Church
May 26th, 2010

It has been a number of years now since I last walked the trails in my beloved Boulder-White Clouds. But I cherish indelible memories of growing up in the shadow of those fabulous mountains and of favorite jaunts with my husband, Frank, and our children across flower-studded meadows to camp in this high, wild Idaho paradise.

It is because my family had the opportunity to enjoy this special, unspoiled corner of our state that I feel so strongly that future generations of Idahoans should have that same opportunity.

Pew Applauds Senate Committee Consideration of California Desert Bill

Comprehensive legislation would designate more than 346,000 acres of wilderness

The Campaign for America's Wilderness of the Pew Environment Group today applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for hearing testimony on the California Desert Protection Act of 2010 (S. 2921).

Opinion: Owens would cheer Wasatch wilderness proposal

Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
Stephen Owens
May 17th, 2010

Were he still alive, our father, Wayne Owens, who served the Salt Lake City area in the U.S. House of Representatives, would be cheering the latest steps for preservation of our municipal water supply. Rep. Jim Matheson recently introduced legislation to permanently protect more than 26,000 acres of national forest lands in the city watershed along the Wasatch Front.

Move Made to Designate South Dakota Wilderness

Public News Service (SD)
Jerry Oster
May 6th, 2010

CUSTER, S.D. - Nearly 50,000 acres of land in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in south west South Dakota would be designated as wilderness by a bill introduced in Congress by South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson. Cheryl Warren, coordinator of the South Dakota Wild Grassland Coalition, says this is a unique area that deserves special protections.

Pew Applauds Bill Introduction for New South Dakota Wilderness

Measure Will Protect First Grasslands Wilderness in Nation

The Campaign for America's Wilderness of the Pew Environment Group today applauded Senator Tim Johnson's (D-SD) introduction of legislation to permanently protect nearly 50,000 acres of wilderness in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland of western South Dakota. 

"We commend Senator Johnson for his leadership and vision on this historic legislation.   The grasslands in South Dakota are an important piece of the nation's natural and cultural heritage," said Marcia Argust with the Campaign for America's Wilderness of the Pew Environment Group.  "If enacted, the measure will create the very first grasslands wilderness in the nation, complementing South Dakota's current appeal as an outdoor and hunting mecca, both to residents and out-of-state visitors. 

New Bipartisan Wilderness Bill Will Protect 330,000 Acres in Central Idaho

Pew Hails Measure Backed by Entire Idaho Delegation

Bipartisan legislation  to permanently protect over 330,000 acres of wilderness in central Idaho has been introduced by the full Idaho delegation.  Congressmen Mike Simpson (R) and Walt Minnick (D) joined Senators Mike Crapo (R) and Jim Risch (R) in sponsoring the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act.  The bill seeks to designate some of the nation's most iconic, yet still unprotected National Forest lands as wilderness, while simultaneously working to ensure the economic sustainability of surrounding communities.

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