Wilderness Bills Supported by IMBA in 2006

IMBA supports the following six Wilderness bills before Congress in 2006. They protect our natural environment and preserve important trails for mountain bike use.

Browns Canyon Wilderness Act

H.R.4235, S.1971
Introduced by: Representative Joel Hefley, Senator Wayne Allard
Designates certain lands in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests and certain lands in the Royal Gorge Resource Area of the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado as Wilderness.

Eastern Sierra Rural Heritage and Economic Enhancement Act

H.R.5149, S.2567
Introduced by: Representative Buck McKeon, Senator Barbara Boxer
Designates as Wilderness certain lands in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which shall be deemed part of the Hoover Wilderness and Emigrant Wilderness. Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the Amargosa River, California, as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

Mount Hood Stewardship Legacy Act

H.R.5025
Introduced by: Representative Greg Walden
Designates specified wilderness areas in Mount Hood National Forest (Mount Hood), Oregon, as Wilderness. Designates specified rivers in Mount Hood as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Preserves important mountain biking trails in a National Recreation Area.

Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act

H.R.233, S.128
Introduced by: Representative Mike Thompson, Senator Barbara Boxer
Designates specified areas in Mendocino and Six Rivers National Forests and in Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties in the State of California as Wilderness.

Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act (two bills)

H.R.3193/H.R.6245, S.1510/S.3986
Introduced by: Representative Mark Udall/Representative Marilyn Musgrave, Senator Ken Salazar/Senator Wayne Allard
Designates certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, as Wilderness. Includes a boundary adjustment along Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Lake Granby for a shared-use trail that, once constructed, will allow bicycles.

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act

H.R.1975, S.942
Introduced by: Representative Rick Boucher, Senator John Warner
Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia as Wilderness. Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas.