What does Preamble of Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993. The proposed amendment aims to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. The bill is introduced by Mr. Hickenlooper and Mr. Bennet.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition” refers to land added to the Sarvis Wilderness by section 3(a). “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Agriculture.

What does DESIGNATION OF SARVIS CREEK WILDERNESS ADDITION. of Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act do?

This section amends the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to designate an addition to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. The amendment adds approximately 6,817 acres within the Routt National Forest to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. The map entitled 'Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal' dated February 26, 2024, generally depicts the added area. For administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition, the reference to the effective date of the Wilderness Act is considered to be the date of enactment of this Act.

What does ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. of Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act do?

This section outlines administrative provisions related to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition. The Act states that nothing within it affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe. The Secretary may permit Indian Tribes access to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes, in accordance with applicable law. The Secretary can carry out activities to control fire, insects, and diseases within the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition, as authorized by the Wilderness Act.

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Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act

Last updated: 12/2/2025 · Introduced: 4/8/2025

Author: John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill adds approximately 6,817 acres within the Routt National Forest to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness.
The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to permit Indian Tribes access to the newly designated wilderness area for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
The Secretary can continue to manage fire, insects, and diseases within the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition, consistent with existing wilderness regulations.

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