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Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act of 2024

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This bill establishes the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in Indiana as a subunit of the Hoosier National Forest, comprising approximately 29,382 acres for recreation and 15,300 acres to be added to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. The bill authorizes hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational activities including hiking, camping, and mountain biking, while requiring the Forest Service to develop a comprehensive management plan within five years and establish an advisory committee. The bill specifies that timber removal in the wilderness addition is prohibited except for public safety and disease management, and that management must protect the water quality of Monroe Reservoir.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
hr
Introduced
May 23, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
September 3, 2024— Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

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