Search Results: keywords:"wilderness study areas"

  • S. 1348 — To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:18,838

    S. 1348 aims to redesignate land within specific wilderness study areas in Wyoming. This bill would officially designate various lands as wilderness areas, manage them under stricter environmental protections, and establish special management areas with different rules regarding land use. It...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change the rules for some special nature areas in Wyoming, making them more protected so people can't use them for certain things like building roads or digging for oil, but still letting scientists see if new fun areas for riding off-road vehicles could be made.

  • S. 1348 — An Act To redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:7,537

    S. 1348 is a legislative act known as the "Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023." It aims to officially designate certain regions in Wyoming as wilderness areas, giving them specific management guidelines to protect their natural and recreational values. Additionally,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make certain lands in Wyoming special places where nature is protected and people can enjoy the outdoors, but it also allows for some activities like grazing and carefully controlled oil exploration. Some places won't be protected anymore, and new plans are needed to make sure that everything is done properly and safely.