S. 1341: Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act

The Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act is a proposed bill that aims to amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993. The key components of the bill include the following:

Designation of Additional Wilderness Land

The bill proposes to add approximately 6,817 acres of land within the Routt National Forest to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. This addition will be referred to as the "Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition." The specific areas and boundaries of this addition are generally depicted in a map titled "Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal," dated February 26, 2024.

Legal References

The bill would modify the wording in section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993, updating it to reflect the addition of the new land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness.

Administrative Provisions

The bill includes provisions related to the management and administration of the newly designated land:

• Treaty Rights: The act clarifies that it does not affect any treaty rights of Indian Tribes.
• Tribal Access: The Secretary of Agriculture has the authority to allow Indian Tribes access to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
• Management of Natural Resources: The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to take necessary actions to control fire, insects, and diseases within the addition, following the guidelines of the Wilderness Act.

Conclusion of the Bill's Purpose

The overall purpose of the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act is to formally designate new wilderness land in Colorado, ensuring its protection and management in accordance with existing legislation while also preserving the rights and traditional uses of local Indigenous Tribes.

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