Pinnacles National Park Act
Summary
Pinnacles National Park Act - Establishes Pinnacles National Park in California to: (1) preserve and interpret for the benefit of future generations the chaparral, grasslands, blue oak woodlands, and majestic valley oak savanna ecosystems of the park's area, the areas's geomorphology, riparian watersheds, unique flora and fauna, and the ancestral and cultural history of native Americans, settlers and explorers; and (2) interpret the recovery program for the California Condor and the international significance of that program.
Abolishes Pinnacles National Monument and includes the lands and interests therein in Pinnacles National Park.
Redesignates the Pinnacles Wilderness as the Hain Wilderness.
Designates specified lands comprising approximately 2,905 acres as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Deems such lands as being part of the Hain Wilderness.
Timeline
- Sep 29, 2010Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held jointly with Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-721.
- Aug 5, 2010Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Aug 5, 2010Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6898)
- Aug 5, 2010Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
- Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] D-CA
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