[env-trinity] River recreation area proposed

[Josh Allen]

River recreation area proposed: 17,000 acres lie near Red Bluff

By ABBY FOX-DN Staff Writer 

Article Last Updated: 12/18/2006 09:03:50 AM PST

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Dec. 7, Congressman Wally Herger proposed before
the U.S. House of Representatives that 17,000 acres of public land
northeast of Red Bluff be turned into the Sacramento River National
Recreation Area. 

The bill, H.R. 6413, called the Sacramento River National Recreation
Area Establishment Act of 2006, states that the purpose of the park is
to enhance recreational opportunities and public lands, and promote
local economic development through recreation. 

The land is located mostly in Tehama County, with some in Shasta County.
The area is adjacent to the Sacramento River, between Seven Mile Creek
and Battle Creek.

Hunting of deer, wild turkey, dove and pheasant, as well as fishing,
won't be hindered by the creation of the recreation area, the bill
states, nor will private property rights be altered. 

Livestock grazing will also be protected, according to Herger. 

The bill calls for the development of trails and campgrounds as well as
restrooms and parking areas.

In remarks before the U.S. House, Herger said, "In my view, you can
never have too much local participation. Initiatives like this one
succeed not because they were created in Congress or by national
interest groups. 

"They succeed because they are the product of an on-the-ground effort,
led by those who live near and are the most familiar with this special
area." I look forward to continuing to work with my constituents who
have been involved in this legislation to this point, and urge anyone
else with an interest to participate to do so."

The bill can be read at http://thomas.loc.gov. 

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Staff writer Abby Fox can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114, or 
clerk at redbluffdailynews.com


 

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