More wilderness, not less
Senator Daines’ Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act permanently withdraws three Montana Wilderness Study Areas from wilderness consideration.
In the bill’s Senate committee hearing last year the BLM voiced opposition. The Forest Service cautioned the bill’s intent. The Wilderness Study Areas provide, “an integral role supporting fish and wildlife, ecosystem services, and enabling the public to experience their naturalness and enjoy opportunities for solitude, and unconfined recreation,” and were left alone with wilderness character for 41 years.
Senator Daines has indicated Montanans had a chance for comment to the U.S. Forest Service and BLM. Not in a focused way for the Wales Creek, Hoodoo Mountain, and Middle Fork Judith Montana Wilderness Study Areas. Ninety-four percent of Montanans indicated in a recent survey we want continued protection.
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