1969, Conservationists IWLA brings suit against Sec. of Ag., State and St. Clair to halt prospecting. 1969, Congress Passes National Environmental Policy Act to encourage productive harmony between man and his environment. 1971, State Passes Act establishing right of State to regulate use of watercraft on State controlled waters. 1972, Executive Nixon issues Executive Order prohibiting use of snowmobiles and recreational vehicles in wilderness areas. 1972, Forest Service Forest Supervisor Anderson publishes informational document in advance of official management plan of 1974.
Conservationists press to stop logging.
1974, Courts 8th District Court of Appeals reverses Neville decision. Mining again permissible. 1975, Forest Service Advises Congressman Oberstar on BWCA bill. 1975, Congress Oberstar introduces new BWCA bill including extensive NRA concept which excludes 400,000 acres from wilderness. 1975, Conservationists Agitate against Oberstar Bill.