On February 18, in his first official communication on the issue since taking office in January, Governor Richardson not only restated his opposition to drilling in Otero Mesa but also called for significant wilderness protections for the region.
On February 17, Nevada's Senators Harry Reid (D) and John Ensign (R) were joined by the state's two congressmen, John Porter (R) and Jim Gibbons (R), American Indian tribal leaders, and BLM officials in a ceremony dedicating the newly created Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
On February 13, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Wild Sky Wilderness Act to designate Wilderness in the Skykomish River Valley in Washington.
After participating in workshops and training sessions, activists hit Capitol Hill in an effort to gain co-sponsors for America's Redrock Wilderness Act.
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.
