March 27, 2025
Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Booker, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Markey, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Shaheen, and Ms. Warren) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
To designate certain National Forest System land and certain public land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title; table of contents
(a) Short title
This Act may be cited as the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
.
(b) Table of contents
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 2. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1)
many areas of undeveloped National Forest System land, National Park System land, and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (referred to in this section as public land
)—
(A)
possess outstanding natural characteristics that give the areas value as wildernesses, parks, or wild and scenic rivers; and
(B)
if properly preserved, will be an enduring resource as wildernesses and wildland areas and of biodiversity for the benefit of the people of the United States;
(2)
the Northern Rockies Bioregion—
(A)
contains the most diverse array of wildland that remains in the United States south of Canada;
(B)
provides a sanctuary for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
(C)
is national interest public land that is among the most popular wildland in the United States; and
(D)
embraces greater ecosystems and national treasures such as the Greater Yellowstone, Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide, Greater Hells Canyon/Wallowa, Greater Salmon/Selway, and Greater Cabinet-Yaak-Selkirk ecosystems;
(3)
the natural ecosystems in the Northern Rockies Bioregion are largely dependent on—
(A)
public land; and
(B)
the ecological productivity and diversity of resources on public land;
(4)
conservation of roadless areas on public land—
(A)
produces clean water;
(B)
protects native fisheries and native flora and fauna;
(C)
provides scenic and recreational qualities; and
(D)
preserves options for sustainable economics through activities such as hunting, fishing, and wilderness-based recreation;
(5)
the headwaters of several major river systems, including the Columbia, Snake, Green, Missouri, and Saskatchewan Rivers, are in the Northern Rockies Bioregion and the water of those rivers—
(A)
flows to 3 oceans;
(B)
is of economic importance to farming and ranching operations, municipal water supplies, and water-based recreation, including fishing and boating; and
(C)
if protected, will enhance the uses described in subparagraph (B), reduce costs for water treatment and irrigation, and increase native fish populations;
(6)
the wildlife treasures of the Northern Rockies Bioregion are of international significance and contain intact, large mammalian fauna and rare and unique plant life;
(7)
wildlife habitat fragmentation due to road building, timber harvesting, mining, oil and gas exploration, lack of interagency cooperation, and other activities has severe effects on—
(A)
the wildlife populations of the Northern Rockies Bioregion (including populations of species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)) and the habitats of the wildlife; and
(B)
the water quality, ancient forests, and greater ecosystems of the Northern Rockies Bioregion;
(8)
the overemphasis on resource extraction from public land has—
(A)
compromised ecosystem integrity and detracted from economic diversification opportunities; and
(B)
resulted in economic instability and high unemployment in rural, resource-dependent communities;
(9)
the fragmentation and development of the remaining roadless and essentially roadless ecosystems and biological connectors of the Northern Rockies Bioregion would cause a loss to the United States of—
(A)
an entire wildland region; and
(B)
the only remaining area in the United States south of Canada that can support populations of gray wolves, grizzly bears, anadromous fish, and other rare or endangered plant or animal life in 1 intact bioregion;
(10)
since the completion of the 1936 roadless area inventory by Bob Marshall, millions of acres of roadless wildland have been developed in the Northern Rockies Bioregion;
(11)
extensive fragmentation of wildland and wildlife habitat has—
(A)
resulted in the listing of several species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and
(B)
reduced the number and range of other species, including anadromous fish;
(12)
the natural ecosystems of the Northern Rockies Bioregion serve as educational and research centers for onsite studies in biology, geology, astronomy, and other sciences;
(13)
the pristine nature of public land helps local communities attract new residents and businesses based on local quality of life;
(14)
a review of the situation in the Northern Rockies Bioregion as of the date of enactment of this Act has revealed the urgent need for an ecological reserve system for the Northern Rockies Bioregion that includes core ecosystem reserve areas and biological connecting corridors necessary—
(A)
to ensure wildlife movements and genetic interchange between the core reserve areas; and
(B)
to act as carbon reserves in a warming world;
(15)
wildlife freedom of movement is essential to the survival of wildlife species, and a number of scientific studies have identified movement corridors as necessary for wildlife conservation in a changing climate;
(16)
several foreign governments, including the governments of Australia and Scotland, have announced plans for corridors that would make wildlife movement possible as climate pressures increase;
(17)
the concept of connective corridors for wildlife movement—
(A)
has been endorsed by the Governors of States in the western United States; and
(B)
is recognized by conservation and scientific organizations, such as the National Academy of Sciences, which, in 2008, described freedom of movement for wildlife as basic to the emerging new science of movement ecology;
(18)
freedom of wildlife movement—
(A)
was a fundamental reason for the development and introduction of this Act; and
(B)
has become an increasingly high-profile issue in the climate and biological sciences;
(19)
the economic value to the United States of most of the public land, left in its natural state, exceeds any potential return to the Treasury of the United States from timber harvest and development;
(20)
if Federal land management in the Northern Rockies Bioregion continues to result in development in roadless areas, the Federal Government will be using tax revenues to fund permanent reductions in wilderness, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, species, and biological diversity;
(21)
this Act—
(A)
provides opportunities for employment in outdoor trades by establishing rehabilitation zones on specific tracts of damaged Federal land where active restoration work will occur;
(B)
will provide contracts for local businesses; and
(C)
will renew the intrinsic economic, social, and cultural benefits that result from productive land;
(22)
Federal land rehabilitation projects—
(A)
have direct benefits to local economies; and
(B)
reduce the loss to taxpayers in the United States caused by below-cost timber sales and other subsidized resource extraction;
(23)
a congressional review of roadless areas within public land identifies—
(A)
areas that, on the basis of the land form, ecosystem, associated fish and wildlife, economic value, and location of the areas, will help to fulfill the role of the Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management to ensure a quality National Wilderness Preservation System;
(B)
areas that may have value as wild and scenic rivers; and
(C)
areas that—
(i)
may not possess wilderness attributes and should not now be designated as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and
(ii)
should be studied to determine the role of the areas in maintaining biological diversity in the Northern Rockies Bioregion;
(24)
many areas of public land—
(A)
have been damaged and experienced a reduction in productivity due to unwise development practices, which have also impaired ecosystem function and biological diversity, such as the Island Park area adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, which contains large clear-cut areas that border the park boundary; and
(B)
should be returned to the former ecological health and native diversity of the areas through efforts—
(i)
to ensure that vital ecosystem components are restored, especially in areas in which wildlife travel corridors and native fish and wildlife populations have been damaged or eliminated; and
(ii)
to ensure and maintain genetic interchange, biological diversity, and restoration of native species diversity throughout the Northern Rockies Bioregion;
(25)
backcountry areas of the National Park System have been damaged by inappropriate management, despite policies that require that recommended wilderness be administered as wilderness;
(26)
an emphasis on structures and motorized equipment, and in some instances developed backcountry campsites, in backcountry areas of the National Park System has detracted from and degraded the wilderness character of those backcountry areas;
(27)
Federal agencies entrusted with managing the natural resources of the Northern Rockies Bioregion—
(A)
operate under contradictory congressional mandates; and
(B)
are in dissension over management policies that involve common resources and greater ecosystems;
(28)
Federal agency structures and regulatory mechanisms as of the date of enactment of this Act have proven unsatisfactory for the responsible management of nationally important ecosystems on public land;
(29)
Federal laws and regulations as of the date of enactment of this Act have not been sufficient to establish and maintain the accountability of Federal agencies for public resources; and
(30)
this Act does not affect private existing rights.
Sec. 3. Purposes
(a) In general
The purposes of this Act are—
(1)
to designate certain National Forest System land, certain National Park System land, and certain public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
(2)
to designate certain National Forest System land, certain public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, and watercourses on that National Forest System land and public land in the States of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System;
(3)
to prioritize areas for wildland recovery to help restore biological diversity and native species; and
(4)
to establish a system of biological connecting corridors—
(A)
between the core ecosystems in the Northern Rockies Bioregion; and
(B)
that connect to ecologically significant wildland to the south of the Northern Rockies Bioregion.
(b) Purpose of designations
The designations of land made by this Act are made—
(1)
to promote, perpetuate, and preserve the wilderness character of the designated land;
(2)
to protect water quality, watersheds, and wildlife habitats, including the habitats of species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
(3)
to protect the ecological integrity and contiguity of major wildland ecosystems and the interconnecting corridors of the ecosystems identified by the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or another official;
(4)
to protect and maintain biological and native species diversity and dispersal throughout the Northern Rockies Bioregion;
(5)
to promote and ensure interagency cooperation in the implementation of integrated, holistic ecosystem management and protection of the ecosystems and corridors covered by this Act based on principles from conservation biology;
(6)
to preserve scenic, historic, and cultural resources;
(7)
to promote scientific research, primitive recreation, solitude, physical and mental challenges, and inspiration for the benefit of the people of the United States;
(8)
to avoid the misinvestment of scarce capital in land of marginal timber value; and
(9)
to promote ecologically and economically sustainable management in the Northern Rockies Bioregion.
Sec. 4. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Corridor
The term corridor means an area that provides connectivity of habitat or potential habitat, and that facilitates the ability of terrestrial, estuarine, and freshwater fish, or wildlife, to move within a landscape—
(A)
as needed for migration, gene flow, or dispersal; or
(B)
in response to the impacts of climate change or other impacts.
(2) Development
(A) In general
The term development means an activity that eliminates the roadless and wilderness characteristics of the land on which the activity takes place.
(B) Inclusions
The term development includes the construction or operation of a ski resort facility, road building, timber harvesting, mining, and oil and gas drilling.
(3) Greater ecosystem
The term greater ecosystem, when used in conjunction with a specific ecosystem described in this Act, means an ecological land unit—
(A)
(i)
of sufficient scale to support and maintain populations of large vertebrate species and the other native plant and animal species of the unit; and
(ii)
comprised of land that is similar in topography, climate, and plant and animal species on the land; or
(B)
contiguous with the habitat of a wildlife indicator species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), including the grizzly bear, lynx, or caribou, as depicted on habitat maps of Federal agencies.
(4) Habitat
The term habitat means the physical, chemical, and biological properties that are used by fish, wildlife, or plants for growth, reproduction, survival, food, water, and cover on a tract of land, in a body of water, or in an area or region.
(5) Indian Tribe
The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(6) Northern Rockies Bioregion
The term Northern Rockies Bioregion means the portion of the Northern Rocky Mountains in the States of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington, as depicted on maps referred to in this Act.
(7) Public land
The term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).
(8) Secretary concerned
The term Secretary concerned means—
(A)
the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and
(B)
the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to National Park System land and public land.
Title I Designation of wilderness
Sec. 101. Purpose
The purpose of this title is to designate certain National Forest System land, National Park System land, and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System in furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
Sec. 102. Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide ecosystem
(a) Definition of Map
In this section, the term Map means the map entitled Greater Glacier
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique ecosystem of the Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide ecosystem, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex additions
The following land is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Great Bear Wilderness, or Scapegoat Wilderness, as applicable:
(A) Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Additions
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and Lolo National Forest and certain public land administered by the Lewistown Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 429,647 acres, identified as Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Additions
on the Map, of which—
(i)
the Federal land described in this subparagraph that is adjacent to the Bob Marshall Wilderness is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Bob Marshall Wilderness; and
(ii)
the Federal land described in this subparagraph that is adjacent to the Scapegoat Wilderness is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Scapegoat Wilderness.
(B) Bob Marshall/Great Bear Additions
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 352,025 acres, identified as Bob Marshall/Great Bear Additions
on the Map, of which—
(i)
the Federal land described in this subparagraph that is adjacent to the Bob Marshall Wilderness is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Bob Marshall Wilderness; and
(ii)
the Federal land described in this subparagraph that is adjacent to the Great Bear Wilderness is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Great Bear Wilderness.
(C) Great Bear Additions
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 24,295 acres, identified as Great Bear Additions
, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Great Bear Wilderness.
(D) Middle Fork Flathead Addition
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 22,086 acres, identified as Middle Fork Flathead Addition
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Great Bear Wilderness.
(2) Mission Mountains Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 29,000 acres, identified as Mission Mountains Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mission Mountains Wilderness.
(3) New National Wilderness Preservation System components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Glacier Wilderness, Glacier National Park
Certain Federal land within Glacier National Park comprising approximately 925,000 acres, identified as Wilderness
on the map entitled Glacier National Park Wilderness
and dated April 29, 2016, which shall be known as the Glacier Wilderness
.
(B) Sawtooth Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 15,693 acres, identified as Sawtooth Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sawtooth Ridge Wilderness
.
(C) Tuchuck Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest and the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 144,615 acres, identified as 487
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tuchuck Wilderness
.
(D) Le Beau Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest and the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 6,523 acres, identified as Le Beau
on the Map, which shall be known as the Le Beau Wilderness
.
(E) Ten Lakes Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 48,545 acres, identified as Ten Lakes
on the Map, which shall be known as the Ten Lakes Wilderness
.
(F) Coal Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 63,517 acres, identified as Coal Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Coal Ridge Wilderness
.
(G) Standard Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 18,561 acres, identified as Standard Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Standard Peak Wilderness
.
(H) Demers Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Flathead National Forest comprising approximately 6,955 acres, identified as Demers
on the Map, which shall be known as the Demers Wilderness
.
(I) Lincoln Gulch Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 8,250 acres, identified as Lincoln Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lincoln Gulch Wilderness
.
(J) Anaconda Hill Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 18,546 acres, identified as Anaconda Hill
on the Map, which shall be known as the Anaconda Hill Wilderness
.
(K) Devil Mountain Wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Missoula Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 10,890 acres, identified as Devil Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Devil Mountain Wilderness
.
(L) Specimen Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 12,327 acres, identified as Specimen Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Specimen Creek Wilderness
.
(M) Nevada Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 50,135 acres, identified as Nevada Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Nevada Mountain Wilderness
.
(N) Crater Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 9,612 acres, identified as 367
on the Map, which shall be known as the Crater Mountain Wilderness
.
(O) Chamberlain Mountain Wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Missoula Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 11,412 acres, identified as 359
on the Map, which shall be known as the Chamberlain Mountain Wilderness
.
(P) Badger-Two Medicine Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 125,795 acres, identified as Badger-Two Medicine
on the Map, which shall be known as the Badger-Two Medicine Wilderness
.
Sec. 103. Greater Yellowstone ecosystem
(a) Definition of Map
In this section, the term Map means the map entitled Greater Yellowstone
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique ecosystem of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 307,069 acres, identified as Absaroka-Beartooth Additions and North Absaroka-Beartooth Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
(2) North Absaroka Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest and the Custer Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 173,000 acres, identified as Wapiti Valley North, Trout Creek/Rattlesnake, Pat O’Hara, Sulphur Creek/Sunlight Creek, Windy Mountain, and Reef/Republic Mountain
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the North Absaroka Wilderness.
(3) Washakie Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest and certain public land administered by the Lander Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 339,000 acres, identified as Castle Rock/Telephone Draw/Carson Lake, Wood River, Franc's Peak, South Fork (1 and 2)/Carter Mountain, Wapiti Valley South, and Dunoir/Teton Additions (including Dunoir, South Dunoir, East Dunoir, West Dunoir, and Togwotee Pass portions)
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Washakie Wilderness.
(4) Fitzpatrick Wilderness additions
The following land is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Fitzpatrick Wilderness:
(A) Fitzpatrick Wilderness addition
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 6,000 acres, identified as Seven Lakes-Mosquito Lake/Warm Springs Creek (Warm Springs Creek portion)
on the Map.
(B) Bench Mark addition
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 5,943 acres, identified as Bench Mark
on the Map.
(5) Teton Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 24,000 acres, identified as Dunoir/Teton Additions (Teton Additions portion)
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Teton Wilderness.
(6) Gros Ventre Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 134,761 acres, identified as Gros Ventre Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Gros Ventre Wilderness.
(7) Bridger Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and certain public land administered by the Pinedale Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 230,000 acres, identified as Silver Creek Falls/Scab Creek, West Slope Winds/Popo Agie Addition (West Slope Winds portion), and Seven Lakes-Mosquito Lake/Warm Springs Creek (Seven Lakes-Mosquito Lake portion)
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Bridger Wilderness.
(8) PoPo Agie Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 60,000 acres, identified as Middle Fork and West Slope Winds/Popo Agie Addition (Popo Agie Addition portion)
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Popo Agie Wilderness.
(9) Jedediah Smith Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 56,618 acres, identified as Jedediah Smith Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
(10) Lee Metcalf Wilderness additions
The following land is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Lee Metcalf Wilderness:
(A) Cowboys Heaven Addition
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 24,507 acres, identified as Cowboys Heaven
on the Map.
(B) Lee Metcalf Addition
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 166,494 acres, identified as Lee Metcalf Addition
on the Map.
(11) New National Wilderness Preservation System components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Yellowstone Wilderness, Yellowstone National Park
Certain Federal land within Yellowstone National Park comprising approximately 2,030,000 acres, identified as Wilderness
on the map entitled Yellowstone National Park Wilderness
and dated April 29, 2016, which shall be known as the Yellowstone Wilderness
.
(B) Grand Teton Wilderness, Grand Teton National Park
Certain Federal land within the Grand Teton National Park comprising approximately 123,000 acres, identified as Wilderness
on the map entitled Grand Teton National Park Wilderness
and dated April 29, 2016, which shall be known as the Grand Teton Wilderness
.
(C) Snowcrest Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 104,174 acres, identified as Snowcrest Wilderness
on the Map, which shall be known as the Snowcrest Wilderness
.
(D) Freezeout Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 68,853 acres, identified as Freezeout Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Freezeout Mountain Wilderness
.
(E) Lone Butte Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 13,913 acres, identified as Lone Butte
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lone Butte Wilderness
.
(F) Black Butte Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 39,217 acres, identified as Black Butte
on the Map, which shall be known as the Black Butte Wilderness
.
(G) Big Horn Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 55,100 acres, identified as Big Horn Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Big Horn Mountain Wilderness
.
(H) Vigilante Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 16,031 acres, identified as Vigilante
on the Map, which shall be known as the Vigilante Wilderness
.
(I) Cherry Lakes Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 13,080 acres, identified as Cherry Lakes
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cherry Lakes Wilderness
.
(J) Axolotl Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 46,421 acres, identified as Axolotl
on the Map, which shall be known as the Axolotl Wilderness
.
(K) Yankee Jim Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 8,199 acres, identified as Yankee Jim
on the Map, which shall be known as the Yankee Jim Wilderness
.
(L) Gallatin Range Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 249,213 acres, identified as Gallatin Range
on the Map, which shall be known as the Gallatin Range Wilderness
.
(M) Garnit Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 7,853 acres, identified as Garnit Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Garnit Mountain Wilderness
.
(N) Lionhead Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 60,998 acres, identified as Lionhead
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lionhead Wilderness
.
(O) Deep Lake Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 140,070 acres, identified as Deep Lake
on the Map, which shall be known as the Deep Lake Wilderness
.
(P) Monument Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 17,595 acres, identified as Monument Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Monument Ridge Wilderness
.
(Q) Munger Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 10,071 acres, identified as Munger Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Munger Mountain Wilderness
.
(R) Little Sheep Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 13,699 acres, identified as Little Sheep Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Little Sheep Mountain Wilderness
.
(S) Mt. Leidy Highlands Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 213,457 acres, identified as Mt. Leidy Highlands
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mt. Leidy Highlands Wilderness
.
(T) Salt River Range Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 245,154 acres, identified as Salt River Range
on the Map, which shall be known as the Salt River Range Wilderness
.
(U) Grayback Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 314,093 acres, identified as Grayback Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grayback Ridge Wilderness
.
(V) Commissary Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 164,930 acres, identified as Commissary Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Commissary Ridge Wilderness
.
(W) South Wyoming Range Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 97,981 acres, identified as South Wyoming Range
on the Map, which shall be known as the South Wyoming Range Wilderness
.
(X) North Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 5,977 acres, identified as North Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the North Mountain Wilderness
.
(Y) Grayback Ridge East Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 13,297 acres, identified as Grayback Ridge East
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grayback Ridge East Wilderness
.
(Z) Palisades Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 260,677 acres, identified as Palisades
on the Map, which shall be known as the Palisades Wilderness
.
(AA) Gannett Hills Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Caribou National Forest comprising approximately 61,544 acres, identified as Gannett Hills and Gannett Hills/ Spring Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Gannett Hills Wilderness
.
(BB) Raymond Mountain North Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and certain public land administered by the Kemmerer Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 11,765 acres, identified as Raymond Mountain North
on the Map, which shall be known as the Raymond Mountain North Wilderness
.
(CC) Raymond Mountain Wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Kemmerer Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 32,932 acres, identified as Raymond Mountain Wilderness
on the Map, which shall be known as the Raymond Mountain Wilderness
.
(DD) Lake Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and certain public land administered by the Pinedale Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 25,618 acres, identified as Lake Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lake Mountain Wilderness
.
(EE) Garns Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 95,704 acres, identified as Garns Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Garns Mountain Wilderness
.
(FF) Pritehard Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 17,000 acres, identified as Pritehard Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pritehard Creek Wilderness
.
(GG) Deadhorse Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 118,775 acres, identified as Deadhorse Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Deadhorse Ridge Wilderness
.
(HH) Stump Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 97,879 acres, identified as Stump Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Stump Creek Wilderness
.
(II) Caribou City Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 93,741 acres, identified as Caribou City
on the Map, which shall be known as the Caribou City Wilderness
.
(JJ) Poker Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 19,594 acres, identified as Poker Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Poker Peak Wilderness
.
(KK) Pole Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 6,351 acres, identified as Pole Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pole Creek Wilderness
.
(LL) Schmid Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 7,194 acres, identified as Schmid Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Schmid Peak Wilderness
.
(MM) Sage Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 13,280 acres, identified as Sage Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sage Creek Wilderness
.
(NN) Red Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 13,896 acres, identified as Red Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Red Mountain Wilderness
.
(OO) Dry Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 23,760 acres, identified as Dry Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Dry Ridge Wilderness
.
(PP) Meade Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 45,773 acres, identified as Meade Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Meade Peak Wilderness
.
(QQ) Tobacco Root Mountains Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 101,968 acres, identified as Tobacco Root Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tobacco Root Mountains Wilderness
.
(RR) Potosi Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 5,310 acres, identified as Potosi
on the Map, which shall be known as Potosi Wilderness
.
(SS) Bayer Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 7,530 acres, identified as Bayer Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bayer Mountain Wilderness
.
(TT) Little Popo Agie Canyon Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 8,335 acres, identified as Little Popo Agie Canyon
on the Map, which shall be known as the Little Popo Agie Canyon Wilderness
.
(UU) Louis Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Shoshone National Forest comprising approximately 6,172 acres, identified as Louis Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Louis Creek Wilderness
.
(VV) Stub Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprising approximately 8,213 acres, identified as Stub Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Stub Creek Wilderness
.
(WW) Storm Castle Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 6,065 acres, identified as Storm Castle
on the Map, which shall be known as the Storm Castle Wilderness
.
(XX) Burnt Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 5,085 acres, identified as Burnt Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Burnt Creek Wilderness
.
(YY) Picket Pin Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 7,772 acres, identified as Picket Pin
on the Map, which shall be known as the Picket Pin Wilderness
.
Sec. 104. Greater Salmon/Selway ecosystem
(a) Definition of Map
In this section, the term Map means the map entitled Greater Salmon Selway
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique ecosystem of the greater Salmon/Selway ecosystem, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest, Boise National Forest, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Bitterroot National Forest, and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and certain public land administered by the Cottonwood Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 746,149 acres, identified as River of No Return
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
(2) Gospel-Hump Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 55,170 acres, identified as Gospel-Hump Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Gospel-Hump Wilderness.
(3) Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Bitterroot National Forest, and the Lolo National Forest and certain public land administered by the Cottonwood Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 559,195 acres, identified as Selway-Bitterroot Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
(4) Sawtooth Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, and the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 547,811 acres, identified as Sawtooth Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Sawtooth Wilderness.
(5) Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 124,873 acres, identified as White Clouds Wilderness Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness.
(6) Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness Addition
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 76,836 acres, identified as Hemingway Wilderness Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness.
(7) Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest and the Salmon-Challis National Forest and certain public land administered by the Challis Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 94,252 acres, identified as Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness.
(8) New National Wilderness Preservation System components of the Great Burn Wildlands Complex
Each of the following areas of land within the Great Burn Wildlands Complex is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Great Burn (hoodoo) Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 256,084 acres, identified as Great Burn
on the Map, which shall be known as the Great Burn (Hoodoo) Wilderness
.
(B) Meadow creek/upper north fork wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, and the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 62,200 acres, identified as Meadow Creek/Upper North Fork
on the Map, which shall be known as the Meadow Creek/Upper North Fork Wilderness
.
(C) Sheep Mountain/State Line Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, and the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 65,563 acres, identified as “Sheep Mountain/State Line” on the Map, which shall be known as the Sheep Mountain/State Line Wilderness
.
(D) Mallard-Larkins Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 258,972 acres, identified as Mallard-Larkins
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mallard-Larkins Wilderness
.
(E) Bighorn-Weitas Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 250,535 acres, identified as Bighorn-Weitas
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bighorn-Weitas Wilderness
.
(F) Eldorado Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 7,000 acres, identified as Eldorado Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Eldorado Creek Wilderness
.
(G) Moose Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 22,023 acres, identified as Moose Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Moose Mountain Wilderness
.
(H) Fish and Hungery Creeks Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 116,898 acres, identified as Fish and Hungery Creeks
on the Map, which shall be known as the Fish and Hungery Creeks Wilderness
.
(I) Pot mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 51,111 acres, identified as Pot Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pot Mountain Wilderness
.
(J) Siwash wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 9,992 acres, identified as Siwash
on the Map, which shall be known as the Siwash Wilderness
.
(K) Weir-Post Office Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 22,075 acres, identified as Weir-Post Office
on the Map, which shall be known as the Weir-Post Office Wilderness
.
(L) Mosquito Fly Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 19,418 acres, identified as Mosquito Fly
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mosquito Fly Wilderness
.
(M) Midget Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 7,242 acres, identified as Midget Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Midget Peak Wilderness
.
(N) Stark Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 12,601 acres, identified as Stark Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Stark Mountain Wilderness
.
(9) New National Wilderness Preservation System components of the Little Slate Creek Wildlands complex
Each of the following areas of land within the Little Slate Creek Wildlands Complex is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Little Slate Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 12,251 acres, identified as Little Slate Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Little Slate Creek Wilderness
.
(B) Little Slate North Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 5,922 acres, identified as Little Slate North
on the Map, which shall be known as the Little Slate North Wilderness
.
(10) Other new National Wilderness Preservation System components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) French Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 169,629 acres, identified as French Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the French Creek Wilderness
.
(B) Crystal Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 13,017 acres, identified as Crystal Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Crystal Mountain Wilderness
.
(C) Secesh Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 248,222 acres, identified as Secesh
on the Map, which shall be known as the Secesh Wilderness
.
(D) Needles Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 161,269 acres, identified as Needles
on the Map, which shall be known as the Needles Wilderness
.
(E) Caton Lake Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 84,573 acres, identified as Caton Lake
on the Map, which shall be known as the Caton Lake Wilderness
.
(F) Poison Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 5,245 acres, identified as Poison Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Poison Creek Wilderness
.
(G) Meadow Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 17,755 acres, identified as Meadow Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Meadow Creek Wilderness
.
(H) Mount Heinen Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 12,793 acres, identified as Mount Heinen
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mount Heinen Wilderness
.
(I) Reeves Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 10,547 acres, identified as Reeves Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Reeves Creek Wilderness
.
(J) Peace Rock Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 191,839 acres, identified as Peace Rock
on the Map, which shall be known as the Peace Rock Wilderness
.
(K) Deadwood Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 52,499 acres, identified as Deadwood
on the Map, which shall be known as the Deadwood Wilderness
.
(L) Whitehawk Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 8,967 acres, identified as Whitehawk Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Whitehawk Mountain Wilderness
.
(M) Stony Meadows Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 13,559 acres, identified as Stony Meadows
on the Map, which shall be known as the Stony Meadows Wilderness
.
(N) Bear Wallow Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 9,135 acres, identified as Bear Wallow
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bear Wallow Wilderness
.
(O) Grimes Pass Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 13,295 acres, identified as Grimes Pass
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grimes Pass Wilderness
.
(P) Bald Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 6,240 acres, identified as Bald Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bald Mountain Wilderness
.
(Q) Hawley Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 7,727 acres, identified as Hawley Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Hawley Mountain Wilderness
.
(R) Eightmile Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest and the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 115,315 acres, identified as Eightmile Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Eightmile Creek Wilderness
.
(S) Breadwinner Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 41,632 acres, identified as Breadwinner Wilderness
on the Map, which shall be known as the Breadwinner Wilderness
.
(T) Elk Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 15,000 acres, identified as Elk Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Elk Creek Wilderness
.
(U) Steel Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 23,488 acres, identified as Steel Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Steel Mountain Wilderness
.
(V) Rainbow Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 31,492 acres, identified as Rainbow
on the Map, which shall be known as the Rainbow Wilderness
.
(W) Grand Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 14,477 acres, identified as Grand Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grand Mountain Wilderness
.
(X) Sheep Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 90,954 acres, identified as Sheep Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sheep Creek Wilderness
.
(Y) Snowbank Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 35,757 acres, identified as Snowbank
on the Map, which shall be known as the Snowbank Wilderness
.
(Z) House Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 25,619 acres, identified as House Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the House Mountain Wilderness
.
(AA) Danskin Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 30,683 acres, identified as Danskin
on the Map, which shall be known as the Danskin Wilderness
.
(BB) Cow Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 14,722 acres, identified as Cow Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cow Creek Wilderness
.
(CC) Wilson Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 7,938 acres, identified as Wilson Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Wilson Peak Wilderness
.
(DD) Lost man creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 12,686 acres, identified as Lost Man Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lost Man Creek Wilderness
.
(EE) Whiskey Jack Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 6,565 acres, identified as Whiskey Jack
on the Map, which shall be known as the Whiskey Jack Wilderness
.
(FF) Cathedral Rocks Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 8,220 acres, identified as Cathedral Rocks
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cathedral Rocks Wilderness
.
(GG) Lime Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest and the Boise National Forest comprising approximately 110,142 acres, identified as Lime Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lime Creek Wilderness
.
(HH) O’Hara Falls Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 33,000 acres, identified as O’Hara Falls Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the O’Hara Falls Creek Wilderness
.
(II) Lick Point Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 7,891 acres, identified as Lick Point
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lick Point Wilderness
.
(JJ) Clear Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 9,243 acres, identified as Clear Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Clear Creek Wilderness
.
(KK) Silver Creek-Pilot Knob Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 19,877 acres, identified as Silver Creek-Pilot Knob
on the Map, which shall be known as the Silver Creek-Pilot Knob Wilderness
.
(LL) Dixie Summit Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 14,700 acres, identified as Dixie Summit
on the Map, which shall be known as the Dixie Summit Wilderness
.
(MM) North Fork Slate Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 10,416 acres, identified as North Fork Slate Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the North Fork Slate Creek Wilderness
.
(NN) John Day Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 10,302 acres, identified as John Day
on the Map, which shall be known as the John Day Wilderness
.
(OO) Perreau Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 8,164 acres, identified as Perreau Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Perreau Creek Wilderness
.
(PP) Napias Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 9,287 acres, identified as Napias
on the Map, which shall be known as the Napias Wilderness
.
(QQ) Napolean Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 51,404 acres, identified as Napolean Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Napolean Ridge Wilderness
.
(RR) Jesse Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 13,994 acres, identified as Jesse Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Jesse Creek Wilderness
.
(SS) Haystack Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 12,117 acres, identified as Haystack Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Haystack Mountain Wilderness
.
(TT) Phelan Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 13,018 acres, identified as Phelan
on the Map, which shall be known as the Phelan Wilderness
.
(UU) Sheepeater Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 35,417 acres, identified as Sheepeater
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sheepeater Wilderness
.
(VV) South Fork Deep Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 12,642 acres, identified as South Fork Deep Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the South Fork Deep Creek Wilderness
.
(WW) Placer Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 6,948 acres, identified as Placer Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Placer Creek Wilderness
.
(XX) Jureano Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 25,334 acres, identified as Jureano
on the Map, which shall be known as the Jureano Wilderness
.
(YY) South Panther Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 6,336 acres, identified as South Panther
on the Map, which shall be known as the South Panther Wilderness
.
(ZZ) Musgrove Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 8,180 acres, identified as Musgrove
on the Map, which shall be known as the Musgrove Wilderness
.
(AAA) Taylor Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 63,414 acres, identified as Taylor Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Taylor Mountain Wilderness
.
(BBB) Martin Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 99,622 acres, identified as Martin Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Martin Creek Wilderness
.
(CCC) White Knob Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest and certain public land administered by the Upper Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 75,741 acres, identified as White Knob
on the Map, which shall be known as the White Knob Wilderness
.
(DDD) Porphyry Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 46,567 acres, identified as Porphyry Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Porphyry Peak Wilderness
.
(EEE) Greylock Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 11,825 acres, identified as Greylock
on the Map, which shall be known as the Greylock Wilderness
.
(FFF) Copper Basin Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 10,937 acres, identified as Copper Basin
on the Map, which shall be known as the Copper Basin Wilderness
.
(GGG) Cold Springs Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 8,920 acres, identified as Cold Springs
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cold Springs Wilderness
.
(HHH) Pioneer Mountains Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest and the Salmon-Challis National Forest and certain public land administered by the Shoshone Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 305,550 acres, identified as Pioneer Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pioneer Mountains Wilderness
.
(III) Railroad Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest and the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 49,975 acres, identified as Railroad Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Railroad Ridge Wilderness
.
(JJJ) Buttercup Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 56,653 acres, identified as Buttercup Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Buttercup Mountain Wilderness
.
(KKK) Elk Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 9,371 acres, identified as Elk Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Elk Ridge Wilderness
.
(LLL) Grandmother Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and certain public land administered by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 35,378 acres, identified as Grandmother Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grandmother Mountain Wilderness
.
(MMM) Pinchot Butte Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and certain public land administered by the Coeur d'Alene Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 9,570 acres, identified as Pinchot Butte
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pinchot Butte Wilderness
.
(NNN) Liberal Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 10,556 acres, identified as Liberal Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Liberal Mountain Wilderness
.
(OOO) Blackhorse Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 7,715 acres, identified as Blackhorse Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Blackhorse Creek Wilderness
.
(PPP) Chimney Rock Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 8,539 acres, identified as Chimney Rock
on the Map, which shall be known as the Chimney Rock Wilderness
.
(QQQ) Middle Fork Face Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 11,158 acres, identified as Middle Fork Face
on the Map, which shall be known as the Middle Fork Face Wilderness
.
Sec. 105. Greater Cabinet-Yaak-Selkirk ecosystem
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Map 1
The term Map 1 means the map entitled Greater Cabinet-Yaak Selkirk
and dated April 10, 2023.
(2) Map 2
The term Map 2 means the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique, heavily fragmented, and endangered greater Cabinet-Yaak-Selkirk ecosystem, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 104,720 acres, identified as Rock Creek, McDonald Mountain, Cabinet Face West, Government Mountain, and Cabinet East Face
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
(2) Salmo-Priest Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 43,587 acres, identified as Salmo-Priest Additions
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.
(3) New National Wilderness Preservation System components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Skyline Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 14,675 acres, identified as Skyline Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Skyline Mountain Wilderness
.
(B) Galena Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 19,300 acres, identified as Galena Creek
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Galena Creek Wilderness
.
(C) Berray Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 9,119 acres, identified as Berray Mountain Wilderness
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Berray Mountain Wilderness
.
(D) Lone Cliff-Smeads Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 5,118 acres, identified as Lone Cliff-Smeads
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Lone Cliff-Smeads Wilderness
.
(E) McNeeley Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 6,657 acres, identified as McNeeley
on Map 2, which shall be known as the McNeeley Wilderness
.
(F) Northwest Peaks Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 20,064 acres, identified as Northwest Peaks
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Northwest Peaks Wilderness
.
(G) Roderick Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 29,677 acres, identified as Roderick
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Roderick Wilderness
.
(H) Grizzly Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 7,441 acres, identified as Grizzly Peak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Grizzly Peak Wilderness
.
(I) West Fork Yaak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 8,237 acres, identified as West Fork Yaak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the West Fork Yaak Wilderness
.
(J) Mt. Henry wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 13,603 acres, identified as Mt. Henry
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Mt. Henry Wilderness
.
(K) Alexander Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 6,719 acres, identified as Alexander Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Alexander Creek Wilderness
.
(L) Robinson Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 7,030 acres, identified as Robinson Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Robinson Mountain Wilderness
.
(M) Devil’s Gap Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 5,353 acres, identified as Devil's Gap
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Devil's Gap Wilderness
.
(N) Lone Cliff West Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 5,315 acres, identified as Lone Cliff West Wilderness
on Map 1 and Map 2, which shall be known as the Lone Cliff West Wilderness
.
(O) Allen Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 30,000 acres, identified as Allen Peak
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Allen Peak Wilderness
.
(P) Huckleberry Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 8,965 acres, identified as Huckleberry Mountain
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Huckleberry Mountain Wilderness
.
(Q) Cataract Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest and the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 34,888 acres, identified as Cataract Peak Wilderness
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Cataract Peak Wilderness
.
(R) Cube Iron-Silcox Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest and the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 37,621 acres, identified as Cube Iron-Silcox
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Cube Iron-Silcox Wilderness
.
(S) Sundance Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 5,987 acres, identified as Sundance Ridge
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Sundance Ridge Wilderness
.
(T) Teepee-Spring Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 13,902 acres, identified as Teepee-Spring Creek
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Teepee-Spring Creek Wilderness
.
(U) Baldy Lake Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 6,482 acres, identified as Baldy Lake
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Baldy Lake Wilderness
.
(V) Scotchman’s Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 88,000 acres, identified as Scotchman’s Peak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Scotchman’s Peak Wilderness
.
(W) Buckhorn Ridge Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 39,435 acres, identified as Buckhorn Ridge
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Buckhorn Ridge Wilderness
.
(X) Grassy Top/Little Grassy Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 46,314 acres, identified as Grassy Top/Little Grassy Mountain Wilderness
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Grassy Top/Little Grassy Mountain Wilderness
.
(Y) Abercrombie-Hooknose Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 42,778 acres, identified as Abercrombie-Hooknose
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Abercrombie-Hooknose Wilderness
.
(Z) Bunchgrass Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 8,342 acres, identified as Bunchgrass
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Bunchgrass Wilderness
.
(AA) South Fork Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 18,434 acres, identified as South Fork Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the South Fork Mountain Wilderness
.
(BB) Quartzite Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 5,158 acres, identified as Quartzite
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Quartzite Wilderness
.
(CC) Granite Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 18,434 acres, identified as Granite Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Granite Mountain Wilderness
.
(DD) Continental Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 7,531 acres, identified as Continental Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Continental Mountain Wilderness
.
(EE) White Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 7,567 acres, identified as White Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the White Mountain Wilderness
.
(FF) Schafer Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 5,685 acres, identified as Schafer Peak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Schafer Peak Wilderness
.
(GG) Upper Priest Lake Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 12,518 acres, identified as Upper Priest Lake
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Upper Priest Lake Wilderness
.
(HH) Selkirk Crest Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and certain public land administered by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 98,701 acres, identified as Selkirk Crest
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Selkirk Crest Wilderness
.
(II) Lake Estelle Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 78,930 acres, identified as Lake Estelle
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Lake Estelle Wilderness
.
(JJ) Trestle Peak Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 7,279 acres, identified as Trestle Peak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Trestle Peak Wilderness
.
(KK) Beetop Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 12,445 acres, identified as Beetop
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Beetop Wilderness
.
(LL) Packsaddle Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 11,303 acres, identified as Packsaddle
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Packsaddle Wilderness
.
(MM) Blacktail Mountain Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 5,286 acres, identified as Blacktail Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Blacktail Mountain Wilderness
.
(NN) Magee Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 34,830 acres, identified as Magee
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Magee Wilderness
.
(OO) Tepee Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 5,190 acres, identified as Tepee Creek
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Tepee Creek Wilderness
.
(PP) Trouble Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 5,987 acres, identified as Trouble Creek
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Trouble Creek Wilderness
.
(QQ) Graham Coal Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 10,297 acres, identified as Graham Coal
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Graham Coal Wilderness
.
(RR) Katka Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 10,000 acres, identified as Katka
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Katka Wilderness
.
(SS) Dry Canyon Breaks Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 6,815 acres, identified as Dry Canyon Breaks
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Dry Canyon Breaks Wilderness
.
(TT) Crystal Lake Wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 8,919 acres, identified as Crystal Lake
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Crystal Lake Wilderness
.
Sec. 106. Greater Hells Canyon ecosystem
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Map 1
The term Map 1 means the map entitled Greater Hells Canyon
and dated April 10, 2023.
(2) Map 2
The term Map 2 means the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique and endangered greater Hells Canyon ecosystem, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Hells Canyon Wilderness additions
The following land, comprising a total of approximately 364,895 acres, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Hells Canyon Wilderness:
(A) Hells Canyon Additions
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest and the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 152,942 acres, identified as Hells Canyon Additions
on Map 1.
(B) Hells Canyon
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 211,953 acres, identified as Hells Canyon
on Map 1.
(2) Eagle Cap Wilderness Additions
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 112,143 acres, identified as Eagle Cap Additions
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
(3) Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 12,478 acres, identified as Upper Tucannon
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.
(4) New National Wilderness Preservation System components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Willow Springs Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 10,414 acres, identified as Willow Springs
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Willow Springs Wilderness
.
(B) Asotin Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 16,395 acres, identified as Asotin Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Asotin Creek Wilderness
.
(C) Spangler Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 5,936 acres, identified as Spangler
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Spangler Wilderness
.
(D) Wenatchee Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 15,315 acres, identified as Wenatchee Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Wenatchee Creek Wilderness
.
(E) Walla Walla River Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 69,102 acres, identified as Walla Walla River
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Walla Walla River Wilderness
.
(F) Grand Ronde Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 22,164 acres, identified as Grande Ronde Wilderness
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Grande Ronde Wilderness
.
(G) Lake Fork Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 32,607 acres, identified as Lake Fork
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Lake Fork Wilderness
.
(H) Gumboot Butte Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 10,753 acres, identified as Gumboot Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Gumboot Butte Wilderness
.
(I) Homestead Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and certain public land administered by the Baker Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 21,108 acres, identified as Homestead
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Homestead Wilderness
.
(J) Black Canyon Wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Baker Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 7,449 acres, identified as Black Canyon
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Black Canyon Wilderness
.
(K) Lookingglass Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 5,218 acres, identified as Lookingglass
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Lookingglass Wilderness
.
(L) Joseph Canyon Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 40,468 acres, identified as Joseph Canyon
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Joseph Canyon Wilderness
.
(M) Tope Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 17,997 acres, identified as Tope Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Tope Creek Wilderness
.
(N) Cottonwood-Broady Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 24,680 acres, identified as Cottonwood-Broady Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Cottonwood-Broady Creek Wilderness
.
(O) Lick Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 5,075 acres, identified as Lick Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Lick Creek Wilderness
.
(P) Bear Gulch Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 17,779 acres, identified as Bear Gulch
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Bear Gulch Wilderness
.
(Q) Big and Little Sheep Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 41,124 acres, identified as Big and Little Sheep Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Big and Little Sheep Creek Wilderness
.
(R) Echo Canyon Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 7,397 acres, identified as Echo Canyon
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Echo Canyon Wilderness
.
(S) Sheep Gulch Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 5,820 acres, identified as Sheep Gulch
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Sheep Gulch Wilderness
.
(T) Flat Creek Wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 5,638 acres, identified as Flat Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Flat Creek Wilderness
.
Sec. 107. Islands in the Sky Wilderness
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Map 1
The term Map 1 means the map entitled Islands in the Sky Map 1
and dated April 10, 2023.
(2) Map 2
The term Map 2 means the map entitled Islands in the Sky Map 2
and dated April 10, 2023.
(3) Map 3
The term Map 3 means the map entitled Islands in the Sky Map 3
and dated April 10, 2023.
(4) Map 4
The term Map 4 means the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
and dated April 10, 2023.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique and increasingly isolated island mountain ranges in the Northern Rockies Bioregion, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) North fork john day wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 145,319 acres, identified as North Fork John Day Additions
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
(2) Cloud peak wilderness additions
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest and certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 190,790 acres, identified as Cloud Peak Additions
on Map 3, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
(3) Monument rock wilderness addition
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 6,740 acres, identified as Monument Rock
on Map 1, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Monument Rock Wilderness.
(4) Mount naomi wilderness addition
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 28,702 acres, identified as Cache Crest
on Map 4, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Naomi Wilderness.
(5) New national wilderness preservation system components in the kettle mountains
Each of the following areas of land within the Kettle Mountains is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Thirteen mile wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 14,259 acres, identified as Thirteen Mile
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Thirteen Mile Wilderness
.
(B) Bald snow wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 27,716 acres, identified as Bald Snow
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Bald Snow Wilderness
.
(C) Profanity wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 35,538 acres, identified as Profanity
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Profanity Wilderness
.
(D) Huckleberry south wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 16,774 acres, identified as Huckleberry South
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Huckleberry South Wilderness
.
(E) Cougar mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 7,629 acres, identified as Cougar Mountain
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Cougar Mountain Wilderness
.
(F) Owl mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 14,686 acres, identified as Owl Mountain
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Owl Mountain Wilderness
.
(G) Deer creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 9,316 acres, identified as Deer Creek
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Deer Creek Wilderness
.
(H) Jackknife mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 9,564 acres, identified as Jackknife Mountain
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Jackknife Mountain Wilderness
.
(I) Paradise wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 6,131 acres, identified as Paradise
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Paradise Wilderness
.
(J) Profanity east wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 7,000 acres, identified as Profanity East
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Profanity East Wilderness
.
(K) Hoodoo-Twin sisters wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Colville National Forest comprising approximately 7,000 acres, identified as Hoodoo-Twin Sisters
on Map 2, which shall be known as the Hoodoo-Twin Sisters Wilderness
.
(6) New national wilderness preservation system components in the bighorn mountains
Each of the following areas of land in the Bighorn Mountains is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Little bighorn wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 80,129 acres, identified as Little Bighorn
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Little Bighorn Wilderness
.
(B) Wolf creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 49,550 acres, identified as Wolf Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Wolf Creek Wilderness
.
(C) Lodge grass wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 38,312 acres, identified as Lodge Grass
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Lodge Grass Wilderness
.
(D) Hideout creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 9,282 acres, identified as Hideout Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Hideout Creek Wilderness
.
(E) Bear rocks wilderness
Certain Federal land comprising approximately 24,988 acres, identified as Bear Rocks
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Bear Rocks Wilderness
.
(F) Horse creek mesa wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 41,677 acres, identified as Horse Creek Mesa
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Horse Creek Mesa Wilderness
.
(G) Hunt mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 20,299 acres, identified as Hunt Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Hunt Mountain Wilderness
.
(H) Grommund creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 12,752 acres, identified as Grommund Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Grommund Creek Wilderness
.
(I) Hazelton peaks wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 10,763 acres, identified as Hazelton Peaks
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Hazelton Peaks Wilderness
.
(J) Leigh creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 14,559 acres, identified as Leigh Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Leigh Creek Wilderness
.
(K) Medicine lodge wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest and certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 24,384 acres, identified as Medicine Lodge
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Medicine Lodge Wilderness
.
(L) Alkali creek wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 15,777 acres, identified as Alkali Creek West and Alkali Creek East
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Alkali Creek Wilderness
.
(M) Trapper creek canyon wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 7,617 acres, identified as Trapper Creek Canyon
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Trapper Creek Canyon Wilderness
.
(N) North fork powder river wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Buffalo Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 14,790 acres, identified as North Fork Powder River
on Map 3, which shall be known as the North Fork Powder River Wilderness
.
(O) Gardner mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Buffalo Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 17,808 acres, identified as Gardner Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Gardner Mountain Wilderness
.
(P) Honeycombs wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 64,961 acres, identified as Honeycombs
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Honeycombs Wilderness
.
(Q) Buffalo creek wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 26,641 acres, identified as Buffalo Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Buffalo Creek Wilderness
.
(R) Lysite mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland and Lander Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 92,03 acres, identified as Lysite Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Lysite Mountain Wilderness
.
(S) Devil's canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 38,312 acres, identified as Devil's Canyon
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Devil's Canyon Wilderness
.
(T) Skull ridge wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 17,298 acres, identified as Skull Ridge
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Skull Ridge Wilderness
.
(U) Sibley lake wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 6,917 acres, identified as Sibley Lake
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Sibley Lake Wilderness
.
(V) Bruce mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 5,416 acres, identified as Bruce Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Bruce Mountain Wilderness
.
(W) Doyle creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bighorn National Forest comprising approximately 6,917 acres, identified as Doyle Creek
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Doyle Creek Wilderness
.
(7) New national wilderness preservation system components in the pryor mountains
Each of the following areas of land in the Pryor Mountains is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Lost water canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Bighorn National Recreation Area and certain public land administered by the Billings Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 65,311 acres, identified as Lost Water Canyon
on Map 3 and the map entitled Wilderness Recommendation Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
and dated March 1981, which shall be known as the Lost Water Canyon Wilderness
.
(B) Big pryor mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 41,976 acres, identified as Big Pryor Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Big Pryor Mountain Wilderness
.
(C) Prospect wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Billings Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 5,420 acres, identified as Prospect
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Prospect Wilderness
.
(D) Weatherman draw wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Billings Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 5,420 acres, identified as Weatherman Draw
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Weatherman Draw Wilderness
.
(8) Other new national wilderness preservation system components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Texas butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 12,714 acres, identified as Texas Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Texas Butte Wilderness
.
(B) Skookum wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 44,256 acres, identified as Skookum
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Skookum Wilderness
.
(C) Upper grande ronde wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 15,849 acres, identified as Upper Grande Ronde
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Upper Grande Ronde Wilderness
.
(D) North fork malheur wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest and certain public land administered by the Baker Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 28,393 acres, identified as North Fork Malheur
on Map 1, which shall be known as the North Fork Malheur Wilderness
.
(E) Flag creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 10,196 acres, identified as Flag Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Flag Creek Wilderness
.
(F) Baldy mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 8,975 acres, identified as Baldy Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Baldy Mountain Wilderness
.
(G) Dixie butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 18,744 acres, identified as Dixie Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Dixie Butte Wilderness
.
(H) Murderers creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 50,839 acres, identified as Murderers Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Murderers Creek Wilderness
.
(I) Glacier mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 23,063 acres, identified as Glacier Mountain Wilderness
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Glacier Mountain Wilderness
.
(J) Malheur river wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest and certain public land administered by the Baker Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 17,581 acres, identified as Malheur River
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Malheur River Wilderness
.
(K) Mcclellan mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 26,688 acres, identified as McClellan Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the McClellan Mountain Wilderness
.
(L) Myrtle-silvies wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 17,824 acres, identified as Myrtle-Silvies
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Myrtle-Silvies Wilderness
.
(M) Nipple butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 16,649 acres, identified as Nipple Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Nipple Butte Wilderness
.
(N) Pine creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest and certain public land administered by the Baker Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 20,984 acres, identified as Pine Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Pine Creek Wilderness
.
(O) Horseshoe ridge wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 6,997 acres, identified as Horseshoe Ridge
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Horseshoe Ridge Wilderness
.
(P) Hellhole wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 10,833 acres, identified as Hellhole
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Hellhole Wilderness
.
(Q) Mount emily wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 81,604 acres, identified as Mount Emily
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Mount Emily Wilderness
.
(R) Potamus wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 19,240 acres, identified as Potamus
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Potamus Wilderness
.
(S) Utley butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 12,487 acres, identified as Utley Butte Wilderness
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Utley Butte Wilderness
.
(T) Klondike springs wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 5,224 acres, identified as Klondike Springs
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Klondike Springs Wilderness
.
(U) Owsley wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Umatilla National Forest comprising approximately 10,087 acres, identified as Owsley
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Owsley Wilderness
.
(V) Beaver creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 81,604 acres, identified as Beaver Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Beaver Creek Wilderness
.
(W) Dry mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 17,257 acres, identified as Dry Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Dry Mountain Wilderness
.
(X) Ragged rock creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 5,026 acres, identified as Ragged Rock Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Ragged Rock Creek Wilderness
.
(Y) Gunbarrel creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 5,026 acres, identified as Gunbarrel Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Gunbarrel Creek Wilderness
.
(Z) Fox creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Malheur National Forest comprising approximately 7,250 acres, identified as Fox Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Fox Creek Wilderness
.
(AA) Marble point wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprising approximately 9,464 acres, identified as Marble Point
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Marble Point Wilderness
.
(BB) Youngs butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 18,696 acres, identified as Youngs Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Youngs Butte Wilderness
.
(CC) Green mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 7,367 acres, identified as Green Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Green Mountain Wilderness
.
(DD) Spanish peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 13,344 acres, identified as Spanish Peak
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Spanish Peak Wilderness
.
(EE) Lookout mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 19,356 acres, identified as Lookout Mountain
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Lookout Mountain Wilderness
.
(FF) Wind creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 6,227 acres, identified as Wind Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Wind Creek Wilderness
.
(GG) Grassy butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Ochoco National Forest comprising approximately 5,024 acres, identified as Grassy Butte
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Grassy Butte Wilderness
.
(HH) Beaver dam creek wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 19,154 acres, identified as Beaver Dam Creek
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Beaver Dam Creek Wilderness
.
(II) Castle rock wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 6,156 acres, identified as Castle Rock
on Map 1, which shall be known as the Castle Rock Wilderness
.
(JJ) Flint range wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 65,989 acres, identified as Flint Range
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Flint Range Wilderness
.
(KK) Fred burr wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximate 6,857 acres, identified as Fred Burr
on Map 4, which shall be known as Fred Burr Wilderness
.
(LL) Elkhorn mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest and certain public land administered by the Butte Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 79,036 acres, identified as Elkhorn Mountains
on Map 4, which shall be known as Elkhorn Mountains Wilderness
.
(MM) Cache peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 26,518 acres, identified as Cache Peak
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Cache Peak Wilderness
.
(NN) Sublett wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 7,112 acres, identified as Sublett
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Sublett Wilderness
.
(OO) Burnt basin wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 43,892 acres, identified as Burnt Basin
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Burnt Basin Wilderness
.
(PP) Mount harrison wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 29,938 acres, identified as Mount Harrison
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Mount Harrison Wilderness
.
(QQ) Fifth fork rock creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 16,560 acres, identified as Fifth Fork Rock Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Fifth Fork Rock Creek Wilderness
.
(RR) Third fork rock creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 14,254 acres, identified as Third Fork Rock Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Third Fork Rock Creek Wilderness
.
(SS) Cottonwood wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 11,330 acres, identified as Cottonwood
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Cottonwood Wilderness
.
(TT) Mahogany butte wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 21,022 acres, identified as Mahogany Butte
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Mahogany Butte Wilderness
.
(UU) Thorobred wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Sawtooth National Forest comprising approximately 6,073 acres, identified as Thorobred
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Thorobred Wilderness
.
(VV) Worm creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 43,130 acres, identified as Worm Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Worm Creek Wilderness
.
(WW) Swan creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 7,466 acres, identified as Swan Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Swan Creek Wilderness
.
(XX) Gibson wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 8,565 acres, identified as Gibson
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Gibson Wilderness
.
(YY) Paris peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 8,946 acres, identified as Paris Peak
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Paris Peak Wilderness
.
(ZZ) Station creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 9,695 acres, identified as Station Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Station Creek Wilderness
.
(AAA) Mink creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 16,909 acres, identified as Mink Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Mink Creek Wilderness
.
(BBB) Liberty creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 15,620 acres, identified as Liberty Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Liberty Creek Wilderness
.
(CCC) Williams creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 10,220 acres, identified as Williams Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Williams Creek Wilderness
.
(DDD) Stauffer creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 6,679 acres, identified as Stauffer Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Stauffer Creek Wilderness
.
(EEE) Sherman peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 8,291 acres, identified as Sherman Peak
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Sherman Peak Wilderness
.
(FFF) Soda point wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 23,457 acres, identified as Soda Point
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Soda Point Wilderness
.
(GGG) Clarkston mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 15,757 acres, identified as Clarkston Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Clarkston Mountain Wilderness
.
(HHH) Deep creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 7,000 acres, identified as Deep Creek
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Deep Creek Wilderness
.
(III) Oxford mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 40,946 acres, identified as Oxford Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Oxford Mountain Wilderness
.
(JJJ) Elkhorn mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 41,968 acres, identified as Elkhorn Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Elkhorn Mountain Wilderness
.
(KKK) Bonneville peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 38,125 acres, identified as Bonneville Peak
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Bonneville Peak Wilderness
.
(LLL) Toponce wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 18,315 acres, identified as Toponce
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Toponce Wilderness
.
(MMM) Scout mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 24,638 acres, identified as Scout Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Scout Mountain Wilderness
.
(NNN) West mink wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest comprising approximately 20,719 acres, identified as West Mink
on Map 4, which shall be known as the West Mink Wilderness
.
(OOO) Cuddy mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 41,045 acres, identified as Cuddy Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Cuddy Mountain Wilderness
.
(PPP) Council mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Payette National Forest comprising approximately 16,581 acres, identified as Council Mountain
on Map 4, which shall be known as the Council Mountain Wilderness
.
(QQQ) Mccullough peaks wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Cody Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 38,000 acres, identified as McCullough Peaks
on Map 3, which shall be known as the McCullough Peaks Wilderness
.
(RRR) Sheep mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 30,111 acres, identified as Sheep Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Sheep Mountain Wilderness
.
(SSS) Red butte wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 29,432 acres, identified as Red Butte
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Red Butte Wilderness
.
(TTT) Bobcat draw badlands wilderness
Certain public l land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 36,248 acres, identified as Bobcat Draw Badlands
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Bobcat Draw Badlands Wilderness
.
(UUU) Cedar mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Worland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 27,055 acres, identified as Cedar Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Cedar Mountain Wilderness
.
(VVV) Copper mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Lander Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 6,935 acres, identified as Copper Mountain
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Copper Mountain Wilderness
.
(WWW) Fuller peak wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Lander Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 9,638 acres, identified as Fuller Peak
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Fuller Peak Wilderness
.
(XXX) Lysite badlands wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Lander Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 13,991 acres, identified as Lysite Badlands
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Lysite Badlands Wilderness
.
(YYY) Petticoat peak wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Upper Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 11,215 acres, identified as Petticoat Peak
on Map 3, which shall be known as the Petticoat Peak Wilderness
.
Sec. 108. Wilderness in biological connecting corridors
(a) Definition of map
In this section, the term Map means the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
.
(b) Designations
To protect the unique and increasingly isolated island mountain ranges in the biological connecting corridors designated by section 202, the following land is designated as wilderness:
(1) Anaconda-pintler wilderness addition
Certain Federal land within the Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 194,009 acres, identified as North Big Hole, Storm Lake, North Carpp, Upper East Fork, and Sapphire
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.
(2) Gates of the mountain wilderness addition
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 6,377 acres, identified as Biglog-Holter
on the Map, is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Gates of the Mountain Wilderness.
(3) New national wilderness preservation system components
Each of the following areas of land is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) Stony mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bitterroot, Lolo, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 100,845 acres, identified as Stony Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Stony Mountain Wilderness
.
(B) Quigg peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and land administered by the Missoula Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 80,473 acres, identified as Quigg Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Quigg Peak Wilderness
.
(C) Silver king wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 51,380 acres, identified as Silver King
on the Map, which shall be known as the Silver King Wilderness
.
(D) Emerine wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 16,627 acres, identified as Emerine
on the Map, which shall be known as the Emerine Wilderness
.
(E) Sleeping child wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bitterroot National Forest comprising approximately 21,433 acres, identified as Sleeping Child
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sleeping Child Wilderness
.
(F) Mount bushnell wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 41,798 acres, identified as Mount Bushnell
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mount Bushnell Wilderness
.
(G) Cherry peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 37,662 acres, identified as Cherry Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cherry Peak Wilderness
.
(H) Patrick's knob/north cutoff
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 16,970 acres, identified as Patrick's Knob/North Cutoff
on the Map, which shall be known as the Patrick's Knob/North Cutoff Wilderness
.
(I) South siegel/south cutoff wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 13,474 acres, identified as South Siegel/South Cutoff
on the Map, which shall be known as the South Siegel/South Cutoff Wilderness
.
(J) North siegel wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 9,208 acres, identified as North Siegel
on the Map, which shall be known as the North Siegel Wilderness
.
(K) Reservation divide wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 19,908 acres, identified as Reservation Divide
on the Map, which shall be known as the Reservation Divide Wilderness
.
(L) Burdette wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 16,018 acres, identified as Burdette
on the Map, which shall be known as the Burdette Wilderness
.
(M) Petty mountain/deep creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 23,847 acres, identified as Petty Mountain/Deep Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Petty Mountain/Deep Creek Wilderness
.
(N) Fleecer wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 36,118 acres, identified as Fleecer
on the Map, which shall be known as the Fleecer Wilderness
.
(O) Highlands wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 21,215 acres, identified as Highlands
on the Map, which shall be known as the Highlands Wilderness
.
(P) Basin creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 9,681 acres, identified as Basin Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Basin Creek Wilderness
.
(Q) Granulated mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 15,180 acres, identified as Granulated Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Granulated Mountains Wilderness
.
(R) Black sage wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Butte Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 5,917 acres, identified as Black Sage
on the Map, which shall be known as the Black Sage Wilderness
.
(S) Ruby range wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 26,254 acres, identified as Ruby Range
on the Map, which shall be known as the Ruby Range Wilderness
.
(T) Humbug spires wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Butte Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 11,327 acres, identified as Humbug Spires
on the Map, which shall be known as the Humbug Spires Wilderness
.
(U) Gold hill wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 6,455 acres, identified as Gold Hill
on the Map, which shall be known as the Gold Hill Wilderness
.
(V) Gold hill west wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 15,079 acres, identified as “Gold Hill West” on the Map, which shall be known as the Gold Hill West Wilderness
.
(W) Zulu creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 17,540 acres, identified as Zulu Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Zulu Creek Wilderness
.
(X) Maple peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, and Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 18,724 acres, identified as Maple Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Maple Peak Wilderness
.
(Y) Storm creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 8,233 acres, identified as Storm Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Storm Creek Wilderness
.
(Z) Hammond creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 17,414 acres, identified as “Hammond Creek” on the Map, which shall be known as the Hammond Creek Wilderness
.
(AA) North fork wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 31,375 acres, identified as North Fork
on the Map, which shall be known as the North Fork Wilderness
.
(BB) Big creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 76,556 acres, identified as Big Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Big Creek Wilderness
.
(CC) Lost creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 11,613 acres, identified as “Lost Creek” on the Map, which shall be known as the Lost Creek Wilderness
.
(DD) East cathedral peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 34,361 acres, identified as East Cathedral Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the East Cathedral Peak Wilderness
.
(EE) Spion kop wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 22,407 acres, identified as Spion Kop
on the Map, which shall be known as the Spion Kop Wilderness
.
(FF) Roland point wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprising approximately 6,584 acres, identified as Roland Point
on the Map, which shall be known as the Roland Point Wilderness
.
(GG) Trout creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Kootenai National Forest comprising approximately 38,871 acres, identified as Trout Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Trout Creek Wilderness
.
(HH) Wonderful peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 11,214 acres, identified as Wonderful Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Wonderful Peak Wilderness
.
(II) Evans gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 8,059 acres, identified as Evans Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Evans Gulch Wilderness
.
(JJ) Gilt edge-silver creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 10,252 acres, identified as “Gilt Edge-Silver Creek” on the Map, which shall be known as the Gilt Edge-Silver Creek Wilderness
.
(KK) Ward eagle wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 8,556 acres, identified as Ward Eagle
on the Map, which shall be known as the Ward Eagle Wilderness
.
(LL) Brown gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 12,581 acres, identified as “Brown Gulch” on the Map, which shall be known as the Brown Gulch Wilderness
.
(MM) West pioneers wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 249,906 acres, identified as West Pioneers
on the Map, which shall be known as the West Pioneers Wilderness
.
(NN) Cattle gulch ridge wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 19,742 acres, identified as Cattle Gulch Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cattle Gulch Ridge Wilderness
.
(OO) East pioneers
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 161,727 acres, identified as East Pioneers
on the Map, which shall be known as the East Pioneers Wilderness
.
(PP) Tolan creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bitterroot National Forest comprising approximately 7,2215 acres, identified as Tolan Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tolan Creek Wilderness
.
(QQ) Allan mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Bitterroot and Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 150,641 acres, identified as Allan Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Allan Mountain Wilderness
.
(RR) Anderson mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 50,009 acres, identified as Anderson Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Anderson Mountain Wilderness
.
(SS) West big hole wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 220,756 acres, identified as West Big Hole
on the Map, which shall be known as the West Big Hole Wilderness
.
(TT) Goat mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 45,187 acres, identified as Goat Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Goat Mountain Wilderness
.
(UU) Italian peaks wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Salmon-Challis, and Caribou-Targhee National Forests and certain public land administered by the Salmon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 307,198 acres, identified as Italian Peaks
on the Map, which shall be known as the Italian Peaks Wilderness
.
(VV) Garfield mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Caribou-Targhee National Forests comprising approximately 90,623 acres, identified as Garfield Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Garfield Mountain Wilderness
.
(WW) Four eyes canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 5,650 acres, identified as Four Eyes Canyon
on the Map, which shall be known as the Four Eyes Canyon Wilderness
.
(XX) Tendoy mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 85,114 acres, identified as Tendoy Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tendoy Mountains Wilderness
.
(YY) Henneberry ridge wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 9,614 acres, identified as Henneberry Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Henneberry Ridge Wilderness
.
(ZZ) Blacktail mountains wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 17,562 acres, identified as Blacktail Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Blacktail Mountains Wilderness
.
(AAA) Saginaw creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 8,824 acres, identified as Saginaw Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Saginaw Creek Wilderness
.
(BBB) Tash peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 64,867 acres, identified as Tash Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tash Peak Wilderness
.
(CCC) Beaver lake wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 7,378 acres, identified as Beaver Lake
on the Map, which shall be known as the Beaver Lake Wilderness
.
(DDD) Agency creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 6,382 acres, identified as Agency Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Agency Creek Wilderness
.
(EEE) Two top wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 14,420 acres, identified as Two Top
on the Map, which shall be known as the Two Top Wilderness
.
(FFF) Centennials mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Caribou-Targhee and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and certain public land administered by the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 109,459 acres, identified as Centennials Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Centennials Mountains Wilderness
.
(GGG) Bear creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 8,170 acres, identified as Bear Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bear Creek Wilderness
.
(HHH) North lemhi mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest and certain public land administered by the Challis Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 312,292 acres, identified as “North Lemhi Mountains ” on the Map, which shall be known as the North Lemhi Mountains Wilderness
.
(III) Diamond peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis and Caribou-Targhee National Forests and certain public land administered by the Upper Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 173,000 acres, identified as “Diamond Peak” on the Map, which shall be known as the Diamond Peak Wilderness
.
(JJJ) Warm canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 6,627 acres, identified as Warm Canyon
on the Map, which shall be known as the Warm Canyon Wilderness
.
(KKK) Goldbug ridge wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 12,742 acres, identified as Goldbug Ridge
on the Map, which shall be known as the Goldbug Ridge Wilderness
.
(LLL) Sal mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 13,963 acres, identified as Sal Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sal Mountain Wilderness
.
(MMM) Borah peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest and certain public land administered by the Challis Field and Upper Snake and Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 158,152 acres, identified as Borah Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Borah Peak Wilderness
.
(NNN) King mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 87,119 acres, identified as King Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the King Mountain Wilderness
.
(OOO) Grouse peak wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 8,948 acres, identified as Grouse Peak
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grouse Peak Wilderness
.
(PPP) Red hill wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 14,995 acres, identified as Red Hill
on the Map, which shall be known as the Red Hill Wilderness
.
(QQQ) Jumpoff mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 14,426 acres, identified as Jumpoff Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Jumpoff Mountain Wilderness
.
(RRR) Wood canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 7,741 acres, identified as Wood Canyon
on the Map, which shall be known as the Wood Canyon Wilderness
.
(SSS) Pahsimeroi mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Salmon-Challis National Forest comprising approximately 73,378 acres, identified as Pahsimeroi Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pahsimeroi Mountains Wilderness
.
(TTT) Hawley mountains wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Upper Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,817 acres, identified as Hawley Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Hawley Mountains Wilderness
.
(UUU) Appendicitis hill wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Upper Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 25,457 acres, identified as Appendicitis Hill
on the Map, which shall be known as the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness
.
(VVV) Tenderfoot/deep creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 106,845 acres, identified as Tenderfoot/Deep Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tenderfoot/Deep Creek Wilderness
.
(WWW) Middle fork judith wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 90,845 acres, identified as Middle Fork Judith
on the Map, which shall be known as the Middle Fork Judith Wilderness
.
(XXX) Pilgrim creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 44,608 acres, identified as Pilgrim Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Pilgrim Creek Wilderness
.
(YYY) Paine gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 7,875 acres, identified as Paine Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Paine Gulch Wilderness
.
(ZZZ) Sawmill gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 11,588 acres, identified as Sawmill Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Sawmill Gulch Wilderness
.
(AAAA) Spring creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 17,840 acres, identified as Spring Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Spring Creek Wilderness
.
(BBBB) TW mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 8,388 acres, identified as TW Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the TW Mountain Wilderness
.
(CCCC) Big baldy wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 43,135 acres, identified as Big Baldy
on the Map, which shall be known as the Big Baldy Wilderness
.
(DDDD) Granite mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 10,338 acres, identified as Granite Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Granite Mountain Wilderness
.
(EEEE) Tollgate-sheep wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 24,044 acres, identified as Tollgate-Sheep
on the Map, which shall be known as the Tollgate-Sheep Wilderness
.
(FFFF) Mount high wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 71,544 acres, identified as Mount High
on the Map, which shall be known as the Mount High Wilderness
.
(GGGG) North fork smith wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 8,444 acres, identified as North Fork Smith
on the Map, which shall be known as the North Fork Smith Wilderness
.
(HHHH) Big snowies wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest and certain public land administered by the Lewistown Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 104,133 acres, identified as Big Snowies
on the Map, which shall be known as the Big Snowies Wilderness
.
(IIII) Highwoods wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 24,378 acres, identified as Highwoods
on the Map, which shall be known as the Highwoods Wilderness
.
(JJJJ) Highwood baldy wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 15,305 acres, identified as Highwood Baldy
on the Map, which shall be known as the Highwood Baldy Wilderness
.
(KKKK) Calf creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 10,108 acres, identified as Calf Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Calf Creek Wilderness
.
(LLLL) Eagle park wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 5,912 acres, identified as Eagle Park
on the Map, which shall be known as the Eagle Park Wilderness
.
(MMMM) Castle mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 29,409 acres, identified as Castle Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as the Castle Mountains Wilderness
.
(NNNN) Box canyon wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest comprising approximately 19,470 acres, identified as Box Canyon
on the Map, which shall be known as the Box Canyon Wilderness
.
(OOOO) Crazy mountains wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 102,447 acres, identified as Crazy Mountains
on the Map, which shall be known as Crazy Mountains Wilderness
.
(PPPP) Lazyman gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 11,614 acres, identified as Lazyman Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Lazyman Gulch Wilderness
.
(QQQQ) Big birch pond wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 16,287 acres, identified as Big Birch Pond
on the Map, which shall be known as the Big Birch Pond Wilderness
.
(RRRR) Camas creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 29,157 acres, identified as Camas Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the Camas Creek Wilderness
.
(SSSS) Jericho mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 8,445 acres, identified as Jericho Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Jericho Mountain Wilderness
.
(TTTT) Irish gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 7,321 acres, identified as Irish Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Irish Gulch Wilderness
.
(UUUU) Grassy mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 6,740 acres, identified as Grassy Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Grassy Mountain Wilderness
.
(VVVV) Middleman/hedges wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 32,233 acres, identified as Middleman/Hedges
on the Map, which shall be known as the Middleman/Hedges Wilderness
.
(WWWW) Hellgate gulch wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 16,821 acres, identified as Hellgate Gulch
on the Map, which shall be known as the Hellgate Gulch Wilderness
.
(ZZZZ) Cayuse mountain wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Helena National Forest comprising approximately 19,044 acres, identified as Cayuse Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Cayuse Mountain Wilderness
.
(YYYY) Electric peak/little blackfoot meadows wilderness, beaverhead-deerlodge and helena national forests
Certain Federal land within the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests comprising approximately 49,560 acres, identified as Electric Peak/ Little Blackfoot Meadows
on the Map, which shall be known as the Electric Peak/Little Blackfoot Meadows Wilderness
.
(ZZZZ) Whitetail-haystack wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 80,152 acres, identified as Whitetail-Haystack
on the Map, which shall be known as the Whitetail-Haystack Wilderness
.
(AAAAA) O'neil creek wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest comprising approximately 7,591 acres, identified as O'Neil Creek
on the Map, which shall be known as the O'Neil Creek Wilderness
.
(BBBBB) Bridger range wilderness
Certain Federal land within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest comprising approximately 54,046 acres, identified as Bridger Range
on the Map, which shall be known as the Bridger Range Wilderness
.
(CCCCC) Beartooth mountain wilderness
Certain public land administered by the Lewistown Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 6,517 acres, identified as Beartooth Mountain
on the Map, which shall be known as the Beartooth Mountain Wilderness
.
Sec. 109. Administration
(a) In general
Subject to valid existing rights, land designated as wilderness by this title shall be administered by the Secretary concerned in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1)
any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this Act;
(2)
any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary concerned; and
(3)
the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate the management of an area of land designated as wilderness by this title that contains—
(A)
land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and
(B)
land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Maps and legal description
(1) In general
As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall submit a map and legal description of each area of land designated as wilderness by this title to—
(A)
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B)
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) Force and effect
Each map and legal description prepared under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary concerned may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description.
(3) Public availability
Each map and legal description prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service, the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Office of the Director of the National Park Service, as appropriate.
Sec. 110. Water
(a) Reservation
(1) In general
With respect to the land designated as wilderness by this title, rights to a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes for which the land is designated as wilderness are reserved.
(2) Priority date
The priority date of the rights reserved by paragraph (1) is the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Implementation
The Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and any other relevant officer of the United States shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the rights reserved by subsection (a) are protected, including by filing in a court of the State of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, or Washington claims for quantification of those rights in any appropriate stream adjudication—
(1)
occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act; and
(2)
in which the United States is properly joined in accordance with section 208 of the Act of July 10, 1952 (43 U.S.C. 666) (commonly referred to as the McCarran Amendment
).
Sec. 111. Donation of grazing permits and leases
(a) Acceptance by secretary concerned
(1) In general
The Secretary concerned shall accept the donation of any valid existing permit or lease authorizing grazing on public land or National Forest System land, all or a portion of which is within—
(A)
a wilderness area designated under this title;
(B)
a biological connecting corridor designated under title II; or
(C)
a recovery area designated under title IV.
(2) Partial donation
A person holding a valid permit or lease for a grazing allotment partially located in an area described in paragraph (1) may elect to donate only the portion of the permit or lease that is within the applicable area.
(b) Termination
With respect to each permit or lease donated under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall—
(1)
terminate the permit or lease or portion of the permit or lease, as applicable; and
(2)
except as provided in subsection (c), ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the permit or lease or portion of the permit or lease.
(c) Common allotments
(1) In general
If the land covered by a permit or lease donated under subsection (a) is covered by an additional valid permit or lease that is not donated under that subsection, the Secretary concerned shall reduce the authorized level on the land covered by the permit or lease to reflect the donation of the permit or lease under that subsection.
(2) Authorized level
To ensure that there is a permanent reduction in the level of grazing on the land covered by the permit or lease donated under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall not allow grazing use on the covered land to exceed the authorized level established under paragraph (1).
(d) Partial donation
If a person holding a valid permit or lease donates less than the full level of grazing use authorized under the grazing permit or lease under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall—
(1)
reduce the authorized grazing level to reflect the donation; and
(2)
modify the permit or lease to reflect the revised level.
Title II Biological connecting corridors
Sec. 201. Findings
Congress finds that, as of the date of enactment of this Act—
(1)
the most recent scientific information on ecological reserve design and function, including recent scientific information on species dispersal in response to a changing climate, points out the critical need for biological connecting corridors between the larger core ecosystem areas;
(2)
while none of the remaining major wildland ecosystems of the Northern Rockies Bioregion appears to be of sufficient size to perpetuate the full complement of self-sustaining viable populations of native wildlife, biological diversity, and full range of ecological processes on its own, it appears that an effective reserve system can be achieved if biological connecting corridors between the ecosystems are identified and protected;
(3)
the wildland areas addressed by this title are located between the major core ecosystems of the region and are essential for wildlife and plant migration and genetic interchange; and
(4)
those areas are some of the most beautiful and wild mountain ranges in the United States, including the Bitterroot, Sapphire, Lost River, Lemhi, and Bridger mountain ranges.
Sec. 202. Designation of biological connecting corridors
(a) Designation
To protect the life flow of the Northern Rockies Bioregion, the Federal land described in subsection (b)—
(1)
is designated as biological connecting corridors that connect the Greater Yellowstone, Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide, Greater Hells Canyon, Greater Salmon/Selway, and Greater Cabinet-Yaak-Selkirk ecosystems; and
(2)
shall be subject to the special corridor management requirements under section 203.
(b) Description of Federal land
The Federal land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 2,900,000 acres of Federal land, as generally depicted on the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
and dated April 10, 2023, and administered by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.
Sec. 203. Treatment of biological connecting corridors
(a) In general
Those portions of the biological connecting corridors designated by section 202 are designated as special corridor management areas and shall be managed according to the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 (16 U.S.C. 528 et seq.) and other applicable laws and in accordance with subsection (b).
(b) Requirements
(1) Silvicultural management and timber harvesting
The practice of even-aged silvicultural management and timber harvesting is prohibited within the special corridor management areas.
(2) Mining, oil, gas, and roads
Subject to valid existing rights, mining, oil, and gas exploration and development and new road construction or reconstruction is prohibited within the special corridor management areas.
(3) Road density
(A) In general
The Federal land management agency responsible for the administration of a special corridor management area or portion of a special corridor management area shall act immediately to ensure that road densities within the biological connecting corridor approach, to the maximum extent practicable, zero miles of road per square mile of land area.
(B) Limitation
The road density described in subparagraph (A) shall not exceed 0.25 miles per square mile, using the method known as the moving window
method.
Sec. 204. Applicability of title
(a) Federal land management agencies
This title shall apply only to National Forest System land and land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) Private land and landowners
(1) In general
No private land is affected by this title and no private landowner whose land is adjacent to public land within the designated biological connecting corridors shall be compelled, under any circumstances, to comply with this title.
(2) Cooperative agreements
A private landowner may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Federal Government on a willing participant or willing seller basis to include the land of the private landowner in a biological connecting corridor designated by this title.
Sec. 205. Cooperative agreements and land trades and acquisitions
(a) Cooperative agreements
The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall seek to enter into cooperative agreements with private, State, and corporate landowners and sovereign Indian Tribes the land of which is adjacent to public land in the biological connecting corridors designated under this title, if those agreements would benefit the ecological integrity and function of the designated corridors.
(b) Land trades and acquisitions
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may undertake land trades or acquisitions to carry out the purposes of this title if the Secretary concerned considers the action to be—
(1)
appropriate; and
(2)
in compliance with existing law (including regulations) applicable to land trades or acquisitions.
(c) Report
As part of the report required by section 501, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall describe the progress of cooperative agreements, acquisitions, and proposed land exchanges sought pursuant to this section.
Sec. 206. Exemption of certain roads and highways
(a) Exemption
(1) In general
The roads and highways described in subsection (b) are expressly exempted from this title.
(2) Additional roads
If the Secretary concerned determines that any Federal, State, county, or private road has been mistakenly omitted from the list in subsection (b), the Secretary concerned may exempt the road from this title, if the Secretary concerned determines that the exemption is necessary to carry out the purposes of this title.
(b) Description
The roads and highways referred to in subsection (a) are the following:
(1)
United States Highways 2, 10, 12, 20, 89, 91, 93, 95, and 287.
(2)
Interstate Highways 15 and 90.
(3)
Idaho State Highways 3, 28, 29, and 87.
(4)
Montana State Highways 2, 37, 38, 41, 43, 56, 58, 83, 87, 135, 200, 278, 287, 293, 294, 298, and 324.
(5)
Montana Secondary Roads 92, 278, 279, 294, 298, 324, 411, and 508.
(6)
The Thompson Pass Road, Montana-Idaho.
(7)
The Moyie Springs to East Port Road, Idaho.
(8)
The Red Rock Pass Road, Montana.
(9)
Boundary County, Idaho, Routes 3, 18, 34, and 47.
(10)
Lolo National Forest Route 102.
(11)
Gallatin National Forest Route 259.
(12)
Kelly Canyon and Middle Fork Canyon Roads, Gallatin National Forest.
(13)
Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Roads 4, 164, 280, 287, and 291.
(14)
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge to Basin Road, Montana.
(15)
The Marysville to Avon Road, Montana.
(16)
The Pahsimeroi Road, Butte County, Idaho.
Title III Wild and scenic rivers designations
Sec. 301. Designation of wild and scenic rivers in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(233) South Fork Payette, Idaho
The segment within the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests from the Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary downstream approximately 54 miles to confluence with the Middle Fork and then downstream on the main stem to the confluence with the North Fork, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(234) Middle Fork Payette, Idaho
The segment within the Boise National Forest from Railroad Pass downstream approximately 33 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(235) Deadwood, Idaho
The segment within the Boise National Forest from Threemile Creek downstream approximately 22 miles to the South Fork of the Payette, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(236) Upper Priest, Idaho
The segment within the Panhandle National Forests from the Canadian border downstream approximately 19 miles to Upper Priest Lake, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(237) Coeur D'alene, Idaho
The segment within the Panhandle National Forests from the headwaters downstream approximately 58 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(238) Little North Fork Clearwater, Idaho
The segment within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the headwaters downstream approximately 37 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(239) Kelly Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from its headwaters downstream approximately 31 miles to the North Fork of the Clearwater River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(240) Cayuse Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from its headwaters downstream approximately 39 miles to the confluence of Kelly Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(241) Bargamin Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 21 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(242) Lake Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the wilderness boundary downstream approximately 10 miles to Crooked Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(243) Meadow Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from its headwaters downstream approximately 34 miles to its confluence with the Selway River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(244) Running Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests comprising approximately 20 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(245) Salmon, Idaho
(A) Vinegar creek
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and Payette National Forest from Vinegar Creek downstream approximately 25 miles to the Little Salmon River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(B) Salmon
The segment on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management from Hammer Creek downstream approximately 45 miles to the confluence with the Snake River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior.
(C) Salmon
The segment on public lands within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area from its headwaters downstream approximately 60 miles to the recreation area boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(246) East Fork Salmon, Idaho
The segment within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area from the headwaters downstream approximately 42 miles to the recreation area boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(247) North Fork Clearwater, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the headwaters downstream to the Dworkshak Reservoir, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(248) North Fork Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
The segment within the Panhandle National Forests from its headwaters south of Honey Mountain downstream to its confluence with the Coeur d'Alene River to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(249) Pack, Idaho
The segment within the Panhandle National Forests from Harrison Lake downstream approximately 14 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(250) Henry's Fork, Idaho
The segment within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest from Big Springs downstream to the national forest boundary, except for Island Park Reservoir, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(251) Falls River, Idaho
The segment within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest from Yellowstone National Park downstream approximately 13 miles to the National Forest Boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
(252) Lochsa River Watershed, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of the Lochsa River from the confluence of Colt Killed Creek and Crooked Fork downstream approximately 2 miles to the beginning of the Lochsa Recreational River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(253) Colt Killed Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from its headwaters at Big Sand Lake downstream approximately 23 miles to its confluence with Crooked Fork, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(254) Moose Creek Complex, Idaho
The main segment, including the North Fork segment, the East Fork segment, the West Moose segment, and the Rhoda Creek segment comprising approximately 86 miles within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(255) Bear Creek Complex, Idaho
The Bear Creek segment, the Club Creek segment, the Paradise Creek segment, the Brushy Fork Creek segment, and the Wahoo Creek segment comprising approximately 70 miles within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(256) Three Links Creek Complex, Idaho
The Three Links Creek segment and the West Fork Three Links Creek segment comprising approximately 23 miles within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(257) Gedney Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from its headwaters downstream approximately 14.5 miles to the confluence the Selway River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(258) South Fork Clearwater, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the confluence of the Red and American Rivers downstream to the national forest boundary comprising approximately 40 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(259) Johns Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the headwaters downstream to its confluence with the South Fork Clearwater, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(260) Slate Creek, Idaho
The segment within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests from the headwaters downstream the source approximately 15 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(261) South Fork Two Medicine River, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from its headwaters downstream approximately 10 miles to the Sawmill Flat Trailhead, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(262) Badger Creek, including the South and North Forks, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from its headwaters downstream approximately 24 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(263) Dearborn, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest downstream approximately 19 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(264) North Fork Birch Creek, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from its headwaters downstream approximately 7 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(265) South Fork Sun, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from its headwaters at Sun Lake downstream approximately 26 miles to its confluence with the North Fork, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(266) North Fork Sun, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from the confluence of Open Creek and Fool Creek downstream approximately 27 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(267) Tenderfoot Creek, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from the top of Tenderfoot Creek Falls downstream approximately 5 miles to the Smith River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(268) Green Fork Straight Creek, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from its headwaters downstream approximately 5 miles to Straight Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(269) Yaak River, Montana
The segment within the Kootenai National Forest from the Yaak Falls downstream 46 miles to the mouth of the Yaak River at the junction of the Kootenai River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(270) Kootenai River, Montana
The segment within the Kootenai National Forest from the junction of the Fisher River downstream approximately 46 miles to the State line, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(271) Bull river, montana
The segment within the Kootenai National Forest from the junction of the North and South Forks downstream 21 miles to the Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(272) Vermillion River, Montana
The segment within the Kootenai National Forest from the junction of Willow Creek, downstream 12 miles to the Noxon Reservoir, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(273) West Fork Madison, Montana
The segment within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest from approximately the midpoint of T. 12 S., R. 2 W., sec. 28, downstream approximately 21 miles to the West Fork Rest Area, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(274) Elk River, Montana
The segment within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in the southeast corner of T. 11 S., R. 2 W., sec. 16, downstream approximately 17 miles to the confluence with the West Fork of the Madison River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(275) Browns Creek, Montana
The segment within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest from the west central part of T. 8 S., R. 14 W., sec. 1, downstream approximately 4 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(276) Canyon Creek, Montana
The segment within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest from Canyon Lake downstream approximately 4 miles to the end of USFS road 7401, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(277) Deadman Creek, Montana
The segment within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest from its headwaters source downstream approximately 10 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(278) Smith River, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from Tenderfoot Creek downstream approximately 12 miles to Deep Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(279) Middle Fork Judith River, Montana
The segment within the Lewis and Clark National Forest from Arch Coulee Junction downstream approximately 5 miles to the national forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(280) Rock Creek Watershed, Montana
The segments within the Lolo and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests including the main fork of Rock Creek, the West Fork of Rock Creek, the East Fork of Rock Creek, the Ross Fork of Rock Creek, the Middle Fork of Rock Creek, the Carpp Creek segment, the Copper Creek segment, the Ranch Creek segment, the Welcome Creek segment, the Alder Creek segment, the Hogback Creek segment, the Wyman Gulch segment, the Stony Creek segment, the West Fork segment, and the Ross Fork segment comprising approximately 134 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(281) Salt River, Wyoming
The segment within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the headwaters downstream approximately 12 miles to forest road 10072, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(282) Swift Creek, Wyoming
The segment within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the source downstream approximately 8 miles to Periodic Spring, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(283) Hoback River, Wyoming
The segment within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the source downstream approximately 10 miles to the end of forest road 30710, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(284) Thorofare, Wyoming
The segment of the main stem within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the headwaters downstream approximately 25 miles to the confluence with the Yellowstone River, and the headwaters of Open Creek downstream 10 miles to the confluence with the main stem, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(285) Atlantic Creek, Wyoming
The segment within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the Parting of the Waters downstream approximately 10 miles to the confluence with the Yellowstone River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(286) Yellowstone, Wyoming
The segment within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the headwater downstream approximately 28 miles to the boundary of Yellowstone National Park, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(287) Yellowstone River, Wyoming and Montana
The segment within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park from the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park downstream approximately 102 miles to the mouth of Yankee Jim Canyon, to be administered by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture.
Title IV Wildland restoration and recovery
Sec. 401. Definitions
In this title:
(1) Recovery
The term recovery, with respect to any land damaged by a land management activity, means the restoration of—
(A)
the natural, untrammeled condition of the land; or
(B)
the undeveloped, roadless character of the land.
(2) Recovery area
The term recovery area means any area designated as a wildland recovery area by section 402(a).
(3) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.
Sec. 402. Restoration and recovery
(a) Designation of recovery areas
Except as provided in subsection (b), the following areas, consisting of a total of approximately 1,023,000 acres, as depicted on the map entitled Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (2023)
and dated April 10, 2023, are designated as wildland recovery areas:
(1)
Skyland area, consisting of approximately 10,000 acres administered by the Flathead National Forest.
(2)
Hungry Horse area (except Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir), consisting of approximately 205,000 acres administered by the Flathead National Forest.
(3)
Lolo Creek area, consisting of approximately 59,000 acres administered by the Lolo or Clearwater National Forest.
(4)
Yellowstone West area, consisting of approximately 164,000 acres administered by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
(5)
Mt. Leidy area, consisting of approximately 70,000 acres administered by the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
(6)
Cabinet/Yaak area, consisting of approximately 100,000 acres administered by the Kootenai National Forest.
(7)
Lightning Creek area, consisting of approximately 31,000 acres administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
(8)
Coeur d'Alene River area, consisting of approximately 372,000 acres administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
(9)
Magruder Corridor area, consisting of approximately 12,000 acres administered by the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests or Bitterroot National Forest.
(b) Exemptions
Subject to subsection (c), the following roads, highways, and facilities are exempted from this title:
(1)
Any road that is—
(A)
(i)
a private road; or
(ii)
owned by the Federal Government, a State government, or a unit of local government (including any National Forest System road); and
(B)
used to access an existing, authorized use.
(2)
Any facility, such as a developed campground, ranger station, or other facility, that is determined to be essential by the Chief of the Forest Service.
(c) Requirement
Notwithstanding subsection (b), in accordance with the plans developed under section 403, the Secretary—
(1)
shall recover and restore the portion of the Magruder Corridor between Magruder Crossing and Dry Saddle; and
(2)
may recover and restore any National Forest System road or Forest Service development or facility located in a recovery area.
Sec. 403. Management
(a) Restoration requirements
(1) In general
The land located within a recovery area shall be managed in a manner that, to the maximum extent practicable—
(A)
restores the native vegetative cover of the land;
(B)
reduces or eliminates invasive nonnative species;
(C)
facilitates native species diversity, subject to the conditions imposed by climate change;
(D)
stabilizes slopes and soils to prevent or reduce further erosion;
(E)
recontours slopes to their original contours;
(F)
removes barriers to natural fish spawning runs; and
(G)
generally restores the land to a natural roadless and wild condition.
(2) Water quality
In the management of a recovery area, special consideration shall be given to restoration of water quality.
(b) Recovery plans
(1) In general
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a wildland recovery plan for each recovery area.
(2) Inclusions
Each recovery plan under paragraph (1) shall include a description of the projects, activities, and funding required to achieve compliance with the requirements of this section.
(c) Evaluation
The Secretary shall use measurable criteria to evaluate the success of recovery actions carried out pursuant to this section.
Title V Implementation and monitoring
Sec. 501. Implementation report
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned shall jointly submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that—
(1)
is prepared by a panel of independent scientists, to be appointed by the National Academy of Sciences, in consultation with the Society for Conservation Biology; and
(2)
describes—
(A)
the implementation of this Act during the preceding 3-year period; and
(B)
any additional projects, activities, and funding required to achieve the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 502. Interagency team
(a) Establishment
The Secretaries concerned shall jointly establish an interagency team, containing an equal number of participants from the public and private sectors, to monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations to ensure achievement of the long-term results required by this Act.
(b) Geographic information system
(1) Development
(A) In general
The interagency team established under subsection (a) shall develop a geographic information system for monitoring the Northern Rockies Bioregion.
(B) Requirement
The geographic information system under subparagraph (A) shall—
(i)
be based on satellite-gathered data; and
(ii)
include comprehensive maps and databases to assist in the detection of changes in the Northern Rockies Bioregion.
(2) Types of information
The maps and databases included in the geographic information system under paragraph (1) shall be updated periodically to record the following:
(A)
Vegetation cover (including a description of species occurrence and densities).
(B)
Human impacts.
(C)
Water and air quality.
(D)
Activities that impact forest husbandry and restoration.
(3) Status reports
The geographic information system under paragraph (1) shall include status reports regarding—
(A)
the progress of relevant ecosystem protection, corridor consolidation, and forest recovery efforts; and
(B)
relevant threatened and endangered species, which are primary indicators of ecosystem health.
(c) Wildlife movements
(1) In general
The interagency team established under subsection (a) shall assess the potential for facilitating wildlife movement across or under major highways and rail lines within the biological corridors established under title II.
(2) Requirement
The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include an identification of major crossing points and practicable management actions to enhance the suitability of the crossing points as movement corridors, including underpasses, overpasses, and other methods for reducing the danger to native wildlife while facilitating movements within the Northern Rockies Bioregion.
Sec. 503. Roadless land evaluation
(a) Definition of roadless land
In this section, the term roadless land means land that is—
(1)
greater than 1,000 acres in area;
(2)
located within the National Forest System in the Wild Rockies Bioregion in the State of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming; and
(3)
not designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System under this Act or any other provision of law.
(b) Evaluation
(1) In general
The panel of independent scientists described in section 501(1) shall—
(A)
subject to paragraph (2), identify and evaluate roadless land;
(B)
study the role of roadless land—
(i)
in maintaining biological diversity in the Northern Rockies; and
(ii)
as part of the overall Forest Reserve System; and
(C)
include in the report under section 501 recommendations regarding the management of roadless land.
(2) Sources of information
In identifying and evaluating roadless land under paragraph (1)(A), the panel shall use, in addition to other information sources, existing satellite information and geographic information system data developed by—
(A)
the Forest Service;
(B)
the Bureau of Land Management; and
(C)
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(c) Prohibition
Effective beginning on the date of completion of the evaluation under subsection (b), there is prohibited on roadless land—
(1)
any construction or reconstruction of a new or existing road;
(2)
any timber harvesting (except firewood gathering); and
(3)
subject to valid existing rights, any oil or gas leasing, mining, or other development that impairs the natural and roadless qualities of roadless land.
Title VI Effect of act on Indian Tribes
Sec. 601. Rights of Indian Tribes
Nothing in this Act affects or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.
Sec. 602. Federal trust responsibility
Nothing in this Act amends, alters, or gives priority over the Federal trust responsibility to Indian Tribes.
Sec. 603. Exemption from Freedom of Information Act
If a Federal department or agency receives any information relating to a sacred site or cultural activity identified by an Indian Tribe as confidential, the information shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act
).
Sec. 604. Application of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
The Secretary of the Interior may apply the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in carrying out this Act.
Sec. 605. Tribal use of protected areas
(a) Definition of protected area
In this section, the term protected area means land designated under this Act as—
(1)
a wilderness area;
(2)
a recovery area;
(3)
a wild or scenic river; or
(4)
a biological corridor.
(b) Access to protected areas
(1) In general
In recognition of the past use of portions of protected areas by Indians for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretaries concerned shall ensure nonexclusive access by Indians to any applicable protected area for such a traditional cultural or religious purpose.
(2) Consistency with applicable law
The access under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the purposes and intent of—
(A)
Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act
) (42 U.S.C. 1996); and
(B)
in the case of any protected area designated as wilderness under this Act, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(3) Closing to public
The Secretaries concerned, in accordance with the provisions of law referred to in paragraph (2) and on receipt of a request from an Indian Tribe, from time to time may temporarily close to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a protected area to protect the privacy of a religious activity or cultural use by an Indian.
(4) Recommendations from indian tribes
In preparing a management plan for a protected area, the Secretaries concerned shall request that the head of each applicable Tribal government submit to the Secretaries concerned recommendations with respect to—
(A)
ensuring access by Indians to important sites;
(B)
enhancing the privacy of Indian traditional cultural and religious activities; and
(C)
protecting Indian cultural and religious sites.
Title VII Effect of Act on water rights
Sec. 701. Water rights
Nothing in this Act relinquishes or reduces any water right reserved, appropriated, or otherwise secured by the United States in the State of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming on or before the date of enactment of this Act.