Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2019)
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019
This bill adds specified additional lands in the George Washington National Forest (a part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky) to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the Rich Hole Addition until it is incorporated into the Rich Hole Wilderness in order to enhance natural ecosystems by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage, as described in the Forest Service document entitled "Decision Notice for the Lower Cowpasture Restoration and Management Project" and dated December 2015.
In carrying out such water quality and aquatic passage improvement activities, USDA must use the minimum tool or administrative practice that has the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
What just happenedJan 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S700-701)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2019
- Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S700-701)
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate