We have a responsibility not only to future generations, but to this generation of Americans, to protect our public lands to provide clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, open spaces to recreate, and economic opportunity. One of the ways to do so is to designate wilderness areas, which is best done using an open and transparent public process driven by local support. I urged Secretary Salazar’s continued support for common-sense protections of our public lands through a balanced process that values the input of local communities and stakeholders to preserve the land for future generations, while also maintaining the public’s access to it. The San Juan bill I introduced can serve as a blueprint for how wilderness can—and should—be done.
We have a responsibility not only to future generations, but to this generation of Americans, to protect our public lands to provide clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, open spaces to recreate, and economic opportunity. One of the ways to do so is to designate wilderness areas, which is best done using an open and transparent public process driven by local support. I urged Secretary Salazar’s continued support for common-sense protections of our public lands through a balanced process that values the input of local communities and stakeholders to preserve the land for future generations, while also maintaining the public’s access to it. The San Juan bill I introduced can serve as a blueprint for how wilderness can—and should—be done.
We have a responsibility not only to future generations, but to this generation of Americans, to protect our public lands to provide clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, open spaces to recreate, and economic opportunity. One of the ways to do so is to designate wilderness areas, which is best done using an open and transparent public process driven by local support. I urged Secretary Salazar’s continued support for common-sense protections of our public lands through a balanced process that values the input of local communities and stakeholders to preserve the land for future generations, while also maintaining the public’s access to it. The San Juan bill I introduced can serve as a blueprint for how wilderness can—and should—be done.