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News Releases



Current Information Concerning National Forests and Parks in Southern California

 

Draft San Gabriel Watershed & Mountains Study
October 17, 2011
SEND COMMENTS BY FEB. 13, 2012
The National Park Service prepared the Study to determine whether all or part of the study area is significant, suitable, and feasible for designation as a unit of the national park system.

Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Plan
August 2011
SEND COMMENTS BY SEPT. 29, 2011
The City of Monrovia is considering the adoption of the Hillside Wilderness Preserve and Hillside Recreation Area Resource Management Plan.  The Plan would guide the long-term management of the Project Area in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.


New Limits on Park Overflight
February 4, 2011
SEND COMMENTS BY JUNE 20, 2011
Grand Canyon National Park.  An Environmental Impact Statement evaluates alternatives for achieving substantial restoration of natural quiet as required by Public Law 100-91 in 1987. Although there has been progress under the previous regulations, they have not achieved substantial restoration of natural quiet.
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Bill to Expand ANF Wilderness
January 5, 2011
Congressman Dreier has introduced a bill which adds to the existing Wilderness Areas in the San Gabriel Mountains. Dreier stated: "it is vital that we preserve recreational opportunities for future generations."

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For news prior to January 2011, please see archive.

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