Statement:
Ms. Welch. Thank you, Senator. The Sawtooth National Recrea tion Area encompasses about 780,000 acres from Galena to Challis. Approximately 100,000 of those acres are deeded. The Forest Serv ice has been authorized, and has already spent, millions of taxpay er dollars to protect and preserve these beautiful acres in the Saw tooth valley. How is it possible to even consider not protecting the White Clouds and Boulders that surround, and are an integral part of, this expensively protected valley? Please include soft release language in your bill. Thank you.
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