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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

October 2, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

In mid-September our board president, Michael Kauffmann, had the opportunity to assist in guiding an EcoFlight across the North Coast and Klamath Mountains. He was invited by the California Wilderness Coalition to point out landmarks and important areas to Congressman Huffman’s staff and local media outlets as they relate to the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act. The bill will designate the Bigfoot Trail as a National Recreation Trail! The following is a photo tour from the flight that highlights parts of the bill. If so inspired, please follow the links at the end to get involved! 

Boarding EcoFlight in Rohnerville, California.
Picking up Ryan Henson from CalWild in Hayfork, CA.
South Fork Mountain is the divide between the Trinity River (right) and Mad River (left).
Rural communities like Hayfork will benefit from the recreational and restoration aspects of the bill.
Big Creek from above Hayfork.
The crew on the flight.
The bill will establish “Reform of Fire Management Strategies throughout the region.”
The bill will establish “Reform of Fire Management Strategies throughout the region.”
Part of the 700,000 acre South Fork Trinity-Mad River Special Restoration Area.
South Fork Trinity Proposed Wilderness.
Rural communities like Junction City will benefit from the recreational and restoration aspects of the bill.
Hyampom, California.
South Fork Trinity Proposed Wilderness.
Pattison Proposed Wilderness.
Thompson Peak in the Trinity Alps WIlderness.
The North Fork Trinity – Canyon Creek divide.
Trinity Alps Wilderness.
A view south down Canyon Creek.
Trinity Alps Wilderness with Mount Shasta in the distance.
Alpine Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Gabbro (left) meets Granite (right) in the complex geological character of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

From the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act Website:

Northwest California is one of the most beautiful and special places on Earth and visitors from around the world come to  fish mountain streams, run river rapids, hike backcountry trails, and find solitude in primeval redwood groves – all of which drives consumer spending in local communities and enhances the region’s outdoor recreation economy. These mountains and rivers are also among the most biologically diverse areas on the planet, home to thousands of different plants and animals.

Congressman Huffman’s Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act would safeguard and restore important public lands, rivers and streams in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity and Del Norte counties. This legislation would protect our wild lands and rivers and expand recreational opportunities while restoring watersheds and managing for fire.

THE GOAL is to work with Congressman Huffman to:

  • Restore and Revitalize Forests and Watersheds
  • Permanently Conserve Ecologically-Significant Areas
  • Expand Recreation Opportunities and
  • Enhance Local Economies

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