Committee on Energy & Natural Resources discussed the CCHPA and other bills.
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Central Coast Heritage Protection Act Gets a Hearing in the Senate For the First Time
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Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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Congress Passes Central Coast Land and River Protections
Conservation act benefits local recreation, economies, wildlife, and communities
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Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast
Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.
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Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection
Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain
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As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain
16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.
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As Comment Period Enters Final Week, Opposition to Logging Project Tops 10,000 Comments
Tribal groups, businesses, organizations, & elected officials join community to protect Pine Mountain.
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House Takes Another Step Toward Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast
The House amends must-pass legislation to include Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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Forest Service to Expedite Logging and Habitat Clearance in Proposed Wilderness on Pine Mountain
Old-growth forest and chaparral threatened.
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House Passes Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast
Conservation act benefits local recreation, economy, and wildlife.
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