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A bill to sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land in the State of Montana, to add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System, to designate new areas for recreation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-507| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2018
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to complete a landscape assessment of the Seeley Lake Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest in Montana to: (1) assess the ecological condition of its forests and watersheds; and (2) identify actions needed to facilitate ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health by assisting in the recovery of its forest ecosystems. A collaboratively developed restoration project within the district may be carried out according to certain provisions applicable to authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. The bill designates specified federal land in the forest as: (1) the Otatsy Recreation Management Area, and (2) the Spread Mountain Recreation Area. USDA shall, if, a local collaborative group submits a proposal to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail opportunities within the district, analyze the proposal in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It may also provide for the construction of any of the routes included in such proposal. The bill designates specified wilderness additions in the forest as wilderness areas and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 7, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 7, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.

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EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesMontanaMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWatershedsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

A bill to sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land in the State of Montana, to add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System, to designate new areas for recreation, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-507| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2018
Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to complete a landscape assessment of the Seeley Lake Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest in Montana to: (1) assess the ecological condition of its forests and watersheds; and (2) identify actions needed to facilitate ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health by assisting in the recovery of its forest ecosystems. A collaboratively developed restoration project within the district may be carried out according to certain provisions applicable to authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. The bill designates specified federal land in the forest as: (1) the Otatsy Recreation Management Area, and (2) the Spread Mountain Recreation Area. USDA shall, if, a local collaborative group submits a proposal to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail opportunities within the district, analyze the proposal in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It may also provide for the construction of any of the routes included in such proposal. The bill designates specified wilderness additions in the forest as wilderness areas and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 7, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 7, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesMontanaMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWatershedsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats