Congressman McKeon introduces Wilderness Bill which will preserve Thousands of Acres Locally

Representative Howard “Buck” McKeon has recently introduced a wilderness bill into Congress. This bill, HR 6156, “The Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act”, will permanently protect more than 470,000 acres of wild mountain tops, open spaces, alpine meadows and nearly 52 miles of wild and scenic rivers.

 

Rep. McKeon held a press conference this morning at the Bear Divide Picnic area on the corner of Bear Divide Road and Sand Canyon Road announcing the Bill and discussing the significant local benefits.

 

Residents of Northern Los Angeles County are particularly fortunate that Rep. Buck McKeon has chosen to include some local proposed wilderness in this vast bill. Those areas include Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River (7 miles), Magic Mountain Wilderness (13,709 acres), and Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness (28,424 acres). This bill will leave a legacy of national significance for future generations of Californians thanks to the leadership of Rep. McKeon and Senator Barbara Boxer who worked with Rep. McKeon to bring this important bill forward.