Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023

Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023

This bill designates specified wilderness study areas, special management areas, a National Conservation Area, and other areas in Wyoming.

The bill designates the following areas as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:

• certain land within the Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area, to be known as the Encampment River Canyon Wilderness;
• certain land within the Prospect Mountain Wilderness Study Area, to be known as the Prospect Mountain Wilderness;
• certain land within the Sweetwater Canyon Wilderness Study Area, to be known as the Upper Sweetwater Canyon Wilderness and the Lower Sweetwater Canyon Wilderness; and
• certain land within the Bobcat Draw Wilderness Study Area, to be known as the Bobcat Draw Wilderness.

The bill designates the following special management areas:

• Bennett Mountains,
• Black Cat,
• Sweetwater Rocks, and
• Cedar Mountain.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) shall divide the land within the Dubois Badlands Wilderness Study Area into the Dubois Motorized Recreation Area and the Dubois Badlands National Conservation Area, separating the two with a fence.

The bill designates Fortification Creek, Fraker Mountain, and North Fork as management areas.

The proposed BLM rule titled Conservation and Landscape Health or any substantially similar rule shall not apply to the land covered by this bill.

Bill 118 s 1348, also known as the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the management of public lands in the state of Wyoming.

The Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023 aims to establish a comprehensive plan for the management of public lands in Wyoming. This plan includes provisions for the conservation and protection of natural resources, as well as the promotion of outdoor recreation and economic development in the state.

One key aspect of the bill is the designation of certain areas as wilderness or conservation areas, which would provide additional protections for these lands. The bill also includes provisions for the management of grazing, mining, and other activities on public lands in Wyoming. Additionally, the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023 seeks to promote collaboration between federal, state, and local stakeholders in the management of public lands. This collaborative approach is intended to ensure that the interests of all parties are taken into account when making decisions about the use and conservation of public lands in Wyoming. Overall, the Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the management of public lands in Wyoming in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner. It includes provisions for conservation, recreation, and economic development, as well as promoting collaboration between stakeholders.