1948, Congress Passes Thye-Blatnik Act. Another key bill. 1948, Conservationists IWLA Fund had grown under Paul Clement, Administrator. 11 tracts and 6 resorts had been purchased and resold to USFS at a loss as of this time. 1949, State Passes bill making fly-ins illegal on state controlled waters.
Conservations continue to agitate against fly-ins.
1953, Courts Eighth District Court upholds orer. Flights finally stop when offenders were arrested and fined. Build roads, etc. to remove logs. 1953-64, Citizens Snowmovile intrusions of SRA increase. More people enter area for recreation.