California Central Coast: Designating New Wilderness Areas and Protected Rivers.
This act designates new Wilderness Areas and Scenic Areas on federal land in California. These designations withdraw the lands from mineral leasing laws and restrict permanent road construction to protect their resources. Additionally, the act adds specific river segments to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to preserve their character.
Key points
Designation of new Wilderness Areas in California (including lands in the Los Padres National Forest and Bakersfield Field Office), withdrawing them from mineral leasing and restricting development.
Establishment of Scenic Areas (Condor Ridge, Black Mountain) and the Fox Mountain Special Management Area, where permanent roads and structures are prohibited, and motorized vehicle use is restricted.
Designation of segments of creeks and rivers (e.g., Indian Creek, Mono Creek, Matilija Creek, Sespe Creek, Piru Creek) as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Provision of access for Tribes to these areas for traditional cultural and religious purposes, including the authority for temporary closures to the general public upon request.
Introduced
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