A bill to preserve the wilderness character and public recreational values of the central Cascade Mountains of the State of Washington by establishing the Alpine Lakes National Recreation Area and designating the Alpine Lakes Wilderness therein for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Summary

Provides for the establishment of the Alpine Lakes National Recreation Area, including within it the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, in the State of Washington. States that the administration, protection, and development of the area shall be by the Secretary of Agriculture. Prescribes the rules governing the acquisition of property and the authorities of the Secretary regarding land development and use. Directs the Secretary to implement a land and water management plan for the recreation area, to include provision for, in descending order or priority: (1) protection of ecological, scenic, natural, scientific, historic, and wilderness values contributing to long-term public enjoyment, inspiration, and education; (2) public outdoor recreation benefits; and (3) within the wilderness perimeter zone, such protection, management, and utilization of renewable natural resources, including forage and forest products, as is consistent with, and does not significantly impair the ecological, scenic, natural, scientific, historic, or recreational values of the area, or adversely affect the wilderness area. Directs the Secretary to regulate motor vehicle use and timber harvesting consistent with management plan. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the acquisition of land and interests in land and such sums as may be necessary for the study of and/or development of recreation facilities pursuant to this Act.

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Timeline

1. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 February 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hicks, Floyd V. [D-WA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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