A bill to provide for the expansion of the Eagles Nest Wilderness within the Arapaho National Forest and the White River National Forest, Colorado, to include land known as the Slate Creek Addition.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 105-75.
Official Summary
Requires the Slate Creek Addition-Eagles Nest Wilderness in Summit County, Colorado, if such parcel is acquired by the United States before December 31, 2000, to be included in, and managed as part of, the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Adjusts the boundaries of such Wilderness to reflect the inclusion of the parcel.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 105-75, mandates the inclusion of the Slate Creek Addition parcel into the Eagles Nest Wilderness area within the Arapaho National Forest and the White River National Forest in Colorado, provided the United States acquires the parcel by December 31, 2000. The legislation adjusts the boundaries of the Eagles Nest Wilderness to incorporate this land, ensuring it is managed under the same protections and regulations as the existing wilderness area.
The law expands the Eagles Nest Wilderness in Colorado by formally adding the Slate Creek Addition if acquired by the U.S. government by the specified date, thereby extending federal wilderness protections to this land.
- Requires inclusion of the Slate Creek Addition into the Eagles Nest Wilderness upon U.S. acquisition before December 31, 2000.
- Adjusts the official boundaries of the Eagles Nest Wilderness to reflect the addition of the Slate Creek parcel.
- Applies to land within Summit County, Colorado, specifically within the Arapaho and White River National Forests.
['Federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service responsible for wilderness areas', 'Environmental and conservation organizations focused on wilderness preservation', 'Recreational users and the public who utilize the Eagles Nest Wilderness', 'Local communities in Summit County, Colorado, potentially benefiting from preserved natural resources']
['Implementation depends on the U.S. government acquiring the Slate Creek Addition by the specified deadline, which may involve negotiation or funding challenges.', 'Adjusting wilderness boundaries may require updated management plans and resources to enforce protections.', 'Potential tradeoffs between land conservation and other land uses or development interests in the area.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress and was signed into law on November 12, 1997. It reflects ongoing federal efforts to preserve and expand designated wilderness areas under the Wilderness Act and related public lands legislation. The bill specifically addresses land management within Colorado's national forests.
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['Expanded wilderness designation may increase environmental protections, potentially limiting future development or resource extraction in the added area.', 'Local tourism and recreation could be influenced by the expanded wilderness area, possibly increasing visitor interest.', 'Federal land management agencies may need to allocate additional resources for monitoring and managing the expanded wilderness.']
The bill's effectiveness depends on the acquisition of the Slate Creek Addition by the U.S. government by the specified deadline, which is a critical implementation milestone. Transparency around acquisition efforts, funding, and boundary adjustment processes will be important for public oversight. The absence of full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific management or enforcement provisions.
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