S 1366
Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act
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This bill, the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act, aims to permanently protect a large area of federal land and water surrounding the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota. It withdraws these lands from various resource extraction activities, including mining and leasing, to safeguard the area's natural resources and wilderness character. The bill also allows for limited removal of specific minerals like sand, gravel, and iron ore if it doesn't harm water quality or the forest environment. This legislation seeks to preserve this important area for future generations.
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