Senator Kamala Harris brings sweeping California conservation legislation to the Senate
Little SF Elk River, Northwest Calif.
Bob Wick
Two proposed bills would protect forests and rivers in both Northern and Southern California
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has introduced two Senate bills to expand public land conservation, improve wildfire protections for local communities and increase access to nature in both Northern and Southern California. Building on legislation introduced in the House by Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jared Huffman (CA-02), Sen. Harris has introduced the San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills and Rivers Protection Act and the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation and Working Forests Act.
Wilderness Society Pacific Region Director, Dan Smuts welcomes Sen. Harris's bill proposals:
"With public lands across the country facing unprecedented attacks, Sen. Harris has shown a clear commitment to protecting our critical natural resources. Her proposed legislation would help restore the health of forests and rivers, expand access to nature for those who need it the most, boost the economy of communities that depend on outdoor recreation and reduce the dangers posed by wildfire."
For more information on San Gabriel Mountains and Northwest Mountains and Rivers regions of California:
Northwest Mountains and Rivers region
Contacts:
Andrea Alday, Deputy Director Regional Communications Strategy, andrea_alday@tws.org, 818 512-7628
Dan Smuts, Senior Regional Director, Pacific Region, dan_smuts@tws.org, 415 398-1111 ext. 108
