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More rural working-age people are dying young compared to their urban counterparts, the internet was a lifesaver for rural students during the pandemic but the connection has been broken for many, and conservationists believe a new rule governing public lands will protect them for future generations.

Two Million New Acres of Wilderness Served up to the Senate

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Thursday, January 15, 2009   

A bit of unfinished business is on the calendar in the U.S. Senate. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, which includes more than 160 public lands, water and resources bills left over from last session, is expected to be approved. If so, it will mean two million acres of new wilderness designated across the country.

Mike Matz is the executive director of the Campaign for America's Wilderness, a supporter of the wilderness bills, which cover nine states.

"It's nice for folks to know that these place are out there, that they can go on vacation, visit these places, and get out and hike, and hunt, and fish, and just enjoy time with family camping."

Critics of the package of bills take issue with wilderness designations because they limit logging, mining and off-road vehicle use.

Matz calls the wilderness plans a "good mix," covering forests, deserts and Great Plains regions.

"From the East Coast, West Virginia, all the way to the West Coast, California. There's a little bit in here for everybody, and everybody in between."

The bills were held up last session by opponents. Some of the wilderness proposals have been in the works for almost 10 years.


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