The Dona Ana County Commission and the Las Cruces City Council approved resolutions on January 25 and February 6, 2006, respectively, supporting the designation of all existing Wilderness Study Areas in Dona Ana County as well as two additional citizens’ proposed wilderness areas -- the East Potrillo Mountains proposed wilderness and the Broad Canyon citizens’ proposed wilderness area.
On Saturday, January 28, 2006, the White Pine County Commission agreed on the recommendations they will forward to Nevada’s congressional delegation indicating what the county would like to see included in a public lands bill. The recommendations were approved unanimously following two days of workshops held in Ely, Nevada.
On February 4, 2006, the Charleston Gazette editorialized in favor of Wilderness designation for the Monongahela National Forest.
Please let us know about the recent activities and accomplishments of your Wilderness campaign. Keep in mind that this is a Wilderness specific update. Contact the Wilderness Support Center by email or at 970-247-8788.
