S 1606
Shawnee Wilderness Designation Act
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Bill overview
This bill officially establishes the Shawnee Wilderness in Illinois, protecting approximately 289,000 acres of Forest Service land within the Shawnee National Forest as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The designation aims to preserve the area's natural resources and provide opportunities for wilderness recreation. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a map and legal description of the wilderness area and outlines how it will be managed according to the Wilderness Act.
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Mitt Romney
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