California leaders deliver victories for outdoor access, climate, public health, and local economies On September 23, 2021, the House of Representatives passed legislation that will protect and increase access to public lands and rivers throughout California. This bill, Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act, is championed in California by Reps. Carbajal, Chu, Huffman, and
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SENATOR PADILLA CHAMPIONS NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC LANDS AND RIVERS
Bill would promote restoration, wildfire protection, conservation, and recreation in four counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Alex Padilla announced the introduction of the PUBLIC Lands Act, co-sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein, to protect local wild lands, boost local economies, expand recreational opportunities, improve fire management, and enhance water
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HOUSE PASSES KEY PROTECTIONS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA FORESTS AND RIVERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 HOUSE PASSES KEY PROTECTIONS FOR NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA FORESTS AND RIVERS The bill promotes forest restoration, wildfire protection, conservation, and recreation in four counties WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act. This bill will guard communities against wildfires, boost
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DELIVERS VICTORY FOR CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC LANDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2020 Contact: Suzanne Spencer, 510-550-8172, [email protected] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DELIVERS VICTORY FOR CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC LANDS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that will protect public lands and rivers throughout California. This bill, Protecting American’s Wilderness Act, is championed in California by Reps. Carbajal, Chu, Huffman, and
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HOUSE PASSES BILL TO IMPROVE OUTDOOR ACCESS AND PROTECTIONS IN NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
The bill promotes restoration, wildfire protection, conservation, and recreation in four counties WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 12th, the House of Representatives passed the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act. This bill will guard communities against wildfires, boost local economies, improve outdoor recreation access, and enhance water quality and wildlife protections in California.
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HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO RESTORE AND PROTECT NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS AND RIVERS
Measure would support local economies and improve forest health and wildfire resiliency Nov. 20, 2019–Today, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources passed the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act (H.R. 2250), a bill that would safeguard some of the state’s most unique public lands and rivers for future generations. Rep. Jared Huffman
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U.S. House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Bill to Restore and Protect Northwest California Public Lands and Rivers
Huffman measure would support local economies and improve forest health and wildfire resiliency July 10, 2019 — The House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands today heard testimony on legislation to benefit some of Northwest California’s most unique lands and waters. The Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act (H.R.
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Community Members Praise Rep. Huffman/Sen. Harris Bill to Restore and Protect Northwest California Public Lands and Rivers
Measure would support local economies and improve forest health and wildfire resiliency April 10, 2019–Businesses, community leaders, and conservationists from across the region today applauded the introduction of legislation by Rep. Jared Huffman and Sen. Kamala Harris that would protect and restore some of Northwest California’s most unique lands and waters, improve community safety from
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