Lois Capps to introduce Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Bill designates 250,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain as wilderness
Lois Capps
Representative Lois Capps will hold a press conference at the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens on Thursday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. to announce the introduction of the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act. The bill would designate nearly 250,000 acres in the Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument as wilderness, as well as establish new scenic areas, wild and scenic rivers, and a national recreational trail.
The wilderness designation is the highest form of protection the government can give to a public land, according to a recent press release. It prohibits roads, vehicles or permanent structures, as well as logging and mining. The bill will designate three new wilderness areas in the Carrizo Plain National Monument and expands seven existing wilderness areas in Los Padres National Forest. It also establishes new wild and scenic rivers and adds to several existing ones. It protects Condor Ridge and Black Mountain as new scenic areas, and designates the Condor Trail as a National Recreation Trail within the Los Padres National Forest.
“We are fortunate to have some of the most diverse habitats and ecosystems in North America right here in our backyard,” Capps said. “They contribute so much to our community – incredible natural beauty and biodiversity, educational and economic opportunities, and accessible and affordable recreation. We have a responsibility to protect these special places for future generations. That is why I am pleased to introduce the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, which will promote both responsible use and long-term protection for these treasured public lands.”
We need protection from Lois Capps.
take off the mining restrictions and im all for it, no reason us small timers cant go up there and look for this states natural treasures
EVIL LIBERAL LAND GRABBER!!!! Have you ever pitched a tent in a national forest or out on BLM? Have you ever??? It is so sad what all you evil Men and women are doing to the American people. One word " Grandfathered".
It's important that we educate the non- miners to what rights they will lose , like the simple ability to hike and bird watch or to even have access
We agree, we do need protection from the likes of Lois Capps. She should look up just how much of California is set aside for Wilderness Area.
Everyone should call Ms. Capps and ask her what they are supposed to do when her designation takes away their income from gold mining. This is all a part of a larger agenda, one in which the public does not get to use "Public Lands". Pick up the phone and call your Representative and tell them you oppose this. Ms. Capps is simply doing the work of those who desire that ever elusive Utopia, one where the government tells everyone what they can and can't do, where they can and can't go. American used to be a representative Republic, now we are fast approaching something our founders would despise.
Yet another example of a downtown bureaucrat who probably NEVER accompanied a miner when prospecting and mining. Miners are the most environmentally concerned folks out there. Miners create wealth .. through their income, taxes, local spending, etc. I am all in favor of protecting animals and their habitats, and having severe consequences for those who dishonor that. However, protection does not equate to "denied access" to those who want to enjoy that nature. Generations of miners have made their living from gold mining, and the GOLDEN STATE would have never been without gold mining. For a CHANGE, LISTEN to the miners when thinking of such actions … you may be surprised how insightful they can be in creating ways to allow their heritage to prevail, while yet being environmental friendly. I think most of the politicians involved in environmental protection just see man as evil, and want them to only potentially experience nature with webcams viewed from their air-conditioned houses in downtown concrete condos. Get a grip on reality, please! STOP THIS NONSENSE. Folks like Ms. Capps should be remembered come election day.
Yet agin anther land grab! for what more solar or wind power ? I agree that we need to stop filling what land is left with concrete.But the rate we are going they will have us all just staying home getting fat.We the people so need to wake up from what is going on we are being sold out to greed. It is not just the miners this will hit the hikers,hunters,bird watchers and fishermen. stop and think back at all the fun family time you had growing up in the outdoors and the stories you heard of your grandparents.dont you want your kids grandkids to enjoy the same outdoors?If your like me I do so we need to stand toghter and stop this
This was back in May… Did the land grabbers take the land or is it still pending?
Good God,.. she even looks like a pathetic old hag retard ( ala. Feinstein, Pelosi,…)
We need protection from Lois Capps.
take off the mining restrictions and im all for it, no reason us small timers cant go up there and look for this states natural treasures
EVIL LIBERAL LAND GRABBER!!!! Have you ever pitched a tent in a national forest or out on BLM? Have you ever??? It is so sad what all you evil Men and women are doing to the American people. One word " Grandfathered".
It's important that we educate the non- miners to what rights they will lose , like the simple ability to hike and bird watch or to even have access
We agree, we do need protection from the likes of Lois Capps. She should look up just how much of California is set aside for Wilderness Area.
Everyone should call Ms. Capps and ask her what they are supposed to do when her designation takes away their income from gold mining. This is all a part of a larger agenda, one in which the public does not get to use "Public Lands". Pick up the phone and call your Representative and tell them you oppose this. Ms. Capps is simply doing the work of those who desire that ever elusive Utopia, one where the government tells everyone what they can and can't do, where they can and can't go. American used to be a representative Republic, now we are fast approaching something our founders would despise.
Yet another example of a downtown bureaucrat who probably NEVER accompanied a miner when prospecting and mining. Miners are the most environmentally concerned folks out there. Miners create wealth .. through their income, taxes, local spending, etc. I am all in favor of protecting animals and their habitats, and having severe consequences for those who dishonor that. However, protection does not equate to "denied access" to those who want to enjoy that nature. Generations of miners have made their living from gold mining, and the GOLDEN STATE would have never been without gold mining. For a CHANGE, LISTEN to the miners when thinking of such actions … you may be surprised how insightful they can be in creating ways to allow their heritage to prevail, while yet being environmental friendly. I think most of the politicians involved in environmental protection just see man as evil, and want them to only potentially experience nature with webcams viewed from their air-conditioned houses in downtown concrete condos. Get a grip on reality, please! STOP THIS NONSENSE. Folks like Ms. Capps should be remembered come election day.
Yet agin anther land grab! for what more solar or wind power ? I agree that we need to stop filling what land is left with concrete.But the rate we are going they will have us all just staying home getting fat.We the people so need to wake up from what is going on we are being sold out to greed. It is not just the miners this will hit the hikers,hunters,bird watchers and fishermen. stop and think back at all the fun family time you had growing up in the outdoors and the stories you heard of your grandparents.dont you want your kids grandkids to enjoy the same outdoors?If your like me I do so we need to stand toghter and stop this
This was back in May… Did the land grabbers take the land or is it still pending?
Good God,.. she even looks like a pathetic old hag retard ( ala. Feinstein, Pelosi,…)