I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 6913 
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation 
on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2025 
Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. CHU, and Ms. LOFGREN) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources 
A BILL 
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, 
and conservation on Federal lands in Northern Cali-
fornia, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives 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 
‘‘Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Work-
ing Forests Act’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 2. Definitions. 
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TITLE I—FOREST RESTORATION 
Sec. 111. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area. 
Sec. 112. California Public Land Remediation Partnership. 
Sec. 113. Land and resource management plans. 
Sec. 114. Annual fire management plans. 
TITLE II—RECREATION 
Sec. 121. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 122. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 123. Trinity Lake Trail. 
Sec. 124. Trails study. 
Sec. 125. Construction of mountain bicycling routes. 
Sec. 126. Partnerships. 
Sec. 127. Trinity Lake visitor center. 
Sec. 128. Del Norte County visitor center. 
Sec. 129. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations. 
TITLE III—CONSERVATION 
Sec. 131. Designation of wilderness. 
Sec. 132. Administration of wilderness. 
Sec. 133. Designation of potential wilderness. 
Sec. 134. Designation of wild and scenic rivers. 
Sec. 135. Special management areas. 
TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS 
Sec. 141. Maps and legal descriptions. 
Sec. 142. Updates to land and resource management plans. 
Sec. 143. Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities and rights-of-way. 
Sec. 144. Release of wilderness study area. 
Sec. 145. Use by members of Indian Tribes. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) SECRETARY.—Unless otherwise defined in a 
section, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means— 
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture; and 
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of the Interior, the Sec-
retary of the Interior. 
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(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State 
of California. 
TITLE I—FOREST RESTORATION 
SEC. 111. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION 
AREA. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY.—The term ‘‘eco-
logical integrity’’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regula-
tions (as in effect on the date of enactment of this 
Act). 
(2) RESTORATION.—The term ‘‘restoration’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of 
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on 
the date of enactment of this Act). 
(3) RESTORATION AREA.—The term ‘‘restora-
tion area’’ means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River 
Restoration Area established by subsection (b). 
(4) SHADED FUEL BREAK.—The term ‘‘shaded 
fuel break’’ means a vegetation treatment that— 
(A) reduces fuel characteristics in order to 
affect fire behavior such that a fire can be more 
readily controlled; and 
(B) retains, to the maximum extent prac-
ticable— 
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(i) adequate canopy cover to suppress 
plant regrowth in the forest understory fol-
lowing treatment; and 
(ii) the largest and most vigorous 
trees in order to provide the most shade 
per tree over the longest period of time. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River 
Restoration 
Area, 
comprising 
approximately 
871,414 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest 
Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as gen-
erally depicted on the map titled ‘‘South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River Restoration Area’’ and dated May 15, 2020. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the restoration area 
are— 
(1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resil-
ient mature and late successional forests, as eco-
logically appropriate; 
(2) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and 
anadromous fisheries; 
(3) to protect the quality of water; 
(4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to 
neighboring communities; and 
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(5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, rec-
reational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the 
restoration area. 
(d) COLLABORATIVE RESTORATION AND FIRE MAN-
AGEMENT PLANS.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and 
the Secretary of the Interior shall jointly submit to Con-
gress— 
(1) a plan to conduct restoration activities and 
improve the ecological integrity of the restoration 
area; and 
(2) an updated fire management plan for the 
land that includes the restoration area. 
(e) COLLABORATION REQUIREMENT.—In developing 
the plans required under subsection (d), the Secretary 
shall solicit input from a collaborative group that— 
(1) includes— 
(A) appropriate representatives of State 
and local governments; and 
(B) 
multiple 
interested 
persons 
rep-
resenting diverse interests; and 
(2) is transparent and inclusive. 
(f) FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN COMPONENTS.—The 
updated fire management plan required under subsection 
(d)(2) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include— 
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(1) the use of prescribed fire; and 
(2) the use of shaded fuel breaks. 
(g) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct 
restoration activities in a manner consistent with the 
plans required under subsection (d). 
(2) CONFLICT OF LAWS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The establishment of 
the restoration area shall not modify the man-
agement status of any land or water that is 
designated as a component of the National Wil-
derness Preservation System or the National 
Wild and Scenic Rivers System, including land 
or water designated as a component of the Na-
tional Wilderness Preservation System or the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by this 
Act (including any amendments made by this 
Act). 
(B) RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT.—If there 
is a conflict between a law applicable to a com-
ponent described in subparagraph (A) and this 
section, the more restrictive provision shall con-
trol. 
(h) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the restoration area is withdrawn from— 
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(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
laws; and 
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral 
and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 
SEC. 112. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PART-
NERSHIP. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ 
means the California Public Land Remediation Part-
nership established by subsection (b). 
(2) PRIORITY LAND.—The term ‘‘priority land’’ 
means Federal land in the State that is determined 
by the partnership to be a high priority for remedi-
ation. 
(3) REMEDIATION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘remedi-
ation’’ means the facilitation of the recovery of 
land or water that has been degraded, dam-
aged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultiva-
tion or another illegal activity. 
(B) 
INCLUSIONS.—The 
term 
‘‘remedi-
ation’’ includes— 
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(i) the removal of trash, debris, or 
other material; and 
(ii) 
establishing 
the 
composition, 
structure, pattern, and ecological processes 
necessary to facilitate terrestrial or aquatic 
ecosystem 
sustainability, 
resilience, 
or 
health under current and future conditions. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the Cali-
fornia Public Land Remediation Partnership. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are 
to support coordination of activities among Federal, State, 
Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in the 
remediation of priority land. 
(d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership 
shall include the following: 
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) 
to represent the Forest Service. 
(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a des-
ignee) to represent— 
(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service; 
(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and 
(C) the National Park Service. 
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy (or a designee). 
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(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Re-
sources Agency (or a designee) to represent the Cali-
fornia Department of Fish and Wildlife. 
(5) A designee of the California State Water 
Resources Control Board. 
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ 
Association. 
(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized 
Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. 
(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental or-
ganizations with an interest in Federal land remedi-
ation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
(9) 1 member to represent local governmental 
interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
(10) A law enforcement official from each of— 
(A) the Department of the Interior; and 
(B) the Department of Agriculture. 
(11) A subject matter expert to provide exper-
tise and advice on methods needed for remediation, 
to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. 
(12) A designee of the National Guard 
Counterdrug Program. 
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(13) Any other members that are determined to 
be appropriate by the partnership. 
(e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes described in 
this section and subject to subsection (f), the partnership 
shall— 
(1) identify priority land for remediation in the 
State; 
(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources 
from Federal sources and non-Federal sources for 
the remediation of priority land; 
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, 
and local agencies and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in carrying out remediation of priority land; 
(4) support research and education on the im-
pacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultiva-
tion and other illegal activities on priority land; 
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and 
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and 
the public in remediation of priority land, to the 
maximum extent practicable; and 
(6) carry out any other administrative or advi-
sory activities necessary to address remediation of 
priority land. 
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(f) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section shall be 
construed as limiting the authorities of the Federal, State, 
Tribal, and local entities that comprise the partnership. 
(g) AUTHORITIES.—Subject to the prior approval of 
the Secretary of Agriculture, consistent with applicable 
law (including regulations), the partnership may— 
(1) provide grants to the State, political sub-
divisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and 
other persons; 
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or 
provide technical assistance to, Federal agencies, the 
State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit 
organizations, and other interested persons; 
(3) identify opportunities for collaborative ef-
forts among members of the partnership; 
(4) hire and compensate staff; 
(5) obtain funds or services from any source, 
including— 
(A) Federal funds (including funds and 
services provided under any other Federal law 
or program); and 
(B) non-Federal funds; 
(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or 
services that may be available for remediation; 
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(7) seek funds or services from any source, in-
cluding— 
(A) Federal funds (including funds and 
services provided under any other Federal law 
or program); and 
(B) non-Federal funds; and 
(8) support— 
(A) activities of partners; and 
(B) any other activities that further the 
purposes of this section. 
(h) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall establish 
such internal procedures for the partnership as the part-
nership determines to be necessary or appropriate for the 
administration of the partnership. 
(i) LOCAL HIRING.—The partnership shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable and in accordance with exist-
ing law, give preference to local entities and individuals 
in carrying out this section. 
(j) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—A member 
of the partnership shall serve without pay. 
(k) DUTIES
AND AUTHORITIES
OF
THE SECRE-
TARIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to 
carry out this section. 
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(2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— 
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of 
the Interior may each provide technical and financial 
assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable 
basis, as determined to be appropriate by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, as applicable, to the partnership or any mem-
bers of the partnership to carry out this section. 
(3) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS.—The Sec-
retary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Inte-
rior may each enter into cooperative agreements 
with the partnership, any member of the partner-
ship, or other public or private entities to provide 
technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out 
this section. 
SEC. 113. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
In revising a land and resource management plan ap-
plicable to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest or the Six 
Rivers National Forest, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River Restoration Area established by section 111(b). 
SEC. 114. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
In revising a fire management plan for a wilderness 
area or wilderness addition designated by section 131(a), 
the Secretary shall— 
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(1) develop spatial fire management plans in 
accordance with— 
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of 
Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, 
dated February 13, 2009 (or any amended, up-
dated, or successor guidance); and 
(B) other appropriate policies; 
(2) consider how prescribed or managed fire 
can be used to achieve ecological management objec-
tives of wilderness and other natural or primitive 
areas; 
(3) ensure that each such fire management plan 
applicable to a wilderness area to which land is 
added under section 131 provides consistent direc-
tion regarding fire management to the entire wilder-
ness area, including the wilderness addition; 
(4) consult with— 
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and 
(B) members of the public; and 
(5) comply with applicable law (including regu-
lations). 
TITLE II—RECREATION 
SEC. 121. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date on which funds are made available to carry 
out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in co-
operation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall 
prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy 
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives a study that describes the feasibility of 
establishing a national recreational trail for non-
motorized uses, to be known as ‘‘Bigfoot National 
Recreation Trail’’, that follows the route described in 
paragraph (2). 
(2) ROUTE.—The route referred to in para-
graph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead 
in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, 
California, following the route as generally depicted 
on the map titled ‘‘Bigfoot National Recreation 
Trail—Proposed’’ and dated July 25, 2018. 
(3) 
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT.—In 
com-
pleting the study required under paragraph (1), the 
Secretary shall consult with— 
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, re-
gional, and local agencies; 
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(B) private landowners of land adjacent to, 
or in the vicinity of, the route described in 
paragraph (2); 
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and 
(D) interested members of the public. 
(b) DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—On completion of the study 
under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines 
that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is fea-
sible and meets the requirements for a National 
Recreation Trail under section 4 of the National 
Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the Secretary 
shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation 
Trail (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Trail’’) in 
accordance with— 
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 
U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); 
(B) this Act; and 
(C) other applicable law (including regula-
tions). 
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—On designation by the 
Secretary, the Trail shall be administered by the 
Secretary, in consultation with— 
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, 
and local agencies; 
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(B) private landowners; and 
(C) other interested organizations. 
(3) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—No portions of the 
Trail may be located on non-Federal land with-
out the written consent of the landowner. 
(B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary shall 
not acquire for the Trail any land or interest in 
land outside the exterior boundary of any feder-
ally managed area without the consent of the 
owner of the land or interest in the land. 
(C) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— 
(i) requires any private property 
owner to allow public access (including 
Federal, State, or local government access) 
to private property; or 
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, 
State, or local law with respect to public 
access to or use of private land. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative 
agreements with State, Tribal, and local government enti-
ties and private entities— 
(1) to complete necessary Trail construction, re-
construction, realignment, or maintenance; or 
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(2) to carry out education projects relating to 
the Trail. 
(d) MAP.— 
(1) MAP
REQUIRED.—On designation of the 
Trail, the Secretary shall prepare a map of the 
Trail. 
(2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map referred 
to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the 
Forest Service. 
SEC. 122. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In accordance with para-
graph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to 
in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), after providing 
an opportunity for public comment, shall designate 
a trail (which may include a system of trails)— 
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, moun-
tain bicycles, or both; and 
(B) to be known as the ‘‘Elk Camp Ridge 
Recreation Trail’’ (referred to in this section as 
the ‘‘Trail’’). 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In designating the Trail 
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only in-
clude routes that are— 
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(A) as of the date of enactment of this 
Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles, 
mountain bicycles, or both; and 
(B) located on land that is managed by the 
Forest Service in Del Norte County in the 
State. 
(3) MAP.—A map that depicts the Trail shall 
be on file and available for public inspection in the 
appropriate offices of the Forest Service. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the Trail— 
(A) in accordance with applicable law (in-
cluding regulations); 
(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of 
citizens who use the Trail; and 
(C) in a manner that minimizes any dam-
age to sensitive habitat or cultural resources. 
(2) MONITORING; EVALUATION.—To minimize 
the impacts of the use of the Trail on environmental 
and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually 
assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles 
and mountain bicycles on— 
(A) the Trail; 
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(B) land located in proximity to the Trail; 
and 
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. 
(3) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation 
with the State and Del Norte County in the State 
and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close, 
temporarily reroute, or permanently reroute a por-
tion of the Trail if the Secretary determines that— 
(A) the Trail is having an adverse impact 
on— 
(i) wildlife habitat; 
(ii) natural resources; 
(iii) cultural resources; or 
(iv) traditional uses; 
(B) the Trail threatens public safety; or 
(C) closure of the Trail is necessary— 
(i) to repair damage to the Trail; or 
(ii) to repair resource damage. 
(4) REROUTING.—Any portion of the Trail that 
is temporarily closed by the Secretary under para-
graph (3) may be permanently rerouted along any 
road or trail— 
(A) that is— 
(i) in existence as of the date of the 
closure of the portion of the Trail; 
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(ii) located on public land; and 
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized 
use; and 
(B) if the Secretary determines that re-
routing the portion of the Trail would not sig-
nificantly increase or decrease the length of the 
Trail. 
(5) NOTICE OF AVAILABLE ROUTES.—The Sec-
retary shall ensure that visitors to the Trail have ac-
cess to adequate notice relating to the availability of 
trail routes through— 
(A) the placement of appropriate signage 
along the Trail; and 
(B) the distribution of maps, safety edu-
cation materials, and other information that the 
Secretary determines to be appropriate. 
(c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
non-Federal land (including any interest in non-Federal 
land). 
SEC. 123. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 3 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Agriculture shall study the suitability 
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and feasibility of constructing a recreational trail for 
nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake (referred to 
in this section as the ‘‘Trail’’). 
(2) CONSTRUCTION.— 
(A) CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZED.—Sub-
ject to appropriations and in accordance with 
paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines 
under paragraph (1) that the construction of 
the Trail is suitable and feasible, the Secretary 
may provide for the construction of the Trail. 
(B) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND 
CONTRIBUTIONS.—The Trail may be con-
structed under this section through the accept-
ance of volunteer services and contributions 
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate 
the need for Federal expenditures to construct 
the Trail. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall comply with— 
(A) the laws (including regulations) gen-
erally applicable to the National Forest System; 
and 
(B) this Act. 
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
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non-Federal land (including any interest in non-Federal 
land). 
SEC. 124. TRAILS STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date on which funds are made available to carry out this 
section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with 
subsection (b) and in consultation with interested parties, 
shall conduct a study— 
(1) to improve motorized and nonmotorized 
recreation trail opportunities (including mountain bi-
cycling) on land not designated as wilderness within 
the portions of the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and 
Mendocino National Forests located in Del Norte, 
Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties in the 
State; and 
(2) of the feasibility of opening a new trail, for 
vehicles measuring 50 inches or less in width, con-
necting Forest Service Highway 95 to the existing 
off-highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger 
Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study 
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
consult with the Secretary of the Interior regarding oppor-
tunities to improve, through increased coordination, recre-
ation trail opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of 
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the Secretary of the Interior that shares a boundary with 
the National Forest System land described in subsection 
(a)(1). 
SEC. 
125. 
CONSTRUCTION 
OF 
MOUNTAIN 
BICYCLING 
ROUTES. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 3 
years after the date on which funds are made avail-
able to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agri-
culture (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) shall study the feasibility and public inter-
est with respect to constructing recreational trails 
for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses 
on the routes generally depicted in the report titled 
‘‘Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation 
Area Six Rivers National Forest’’ and dated 2016. 
(2) CONSTRUCTION.— 
(A) CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZED.—Sub-
ject to appropriations and in accordance with 
paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines 
under paragraph (1) that the construction of 1 
or more routes described in that paragraph is 
feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary 
may provide for the construction of the routes. 
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(B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may 
modify the routes, as determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary. 
(C) USE
OF
VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
AND 
CONTRIBUTIONS.—Routes may be constructed 
under this section through the acceptance of 
volunteer services and contributions from non- 
Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need 
for Federal expenditures to construct the route. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall comply with— 
(A) the laws (including regulations) gen-
erally applicable to the National Forest System; 
and 
(B) this Act. 
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
non-Federal land (including any interest in non-Federal 
land). 
SEC. 126. PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, or the Sec-
retary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior act-
ing jointly, may enter into agreements with qualified pri-
vate and nonprofit organizations to carry out the following 
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activities on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the re-
spective Secretary in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and 
Del Norte Counties in the State: 
(1) Trail and campground maintenance. 
(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and out-
reach. 
(3) Visitor center staffing. 
(b) CONTENTS.—An agreement entered into under 
subsection (a) shall clearly define the role and responsi-
bility of the applicable Secretary and the private or non-
profit organization. 
(c) COMPLIANCE.—Each Secretary shall enter into 
agreements under subsection (a) in accordance with exist-
ing law. 
(d) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— 
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of each 
Secretary to manage land and resources under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
(2) amends or modifies the application of any 
existing law (including regulations) applicable to 
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. 
SEC. 127. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) may establish, 
in cooperation with any other public or private entity that 
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the Secretary determines to be appropriate, a visitor cen-
ter in Weaverville, California— 
(1) to serve visitors; and 
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the 
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity 
National 
Recreation 
Area. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure 
that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is 
designed to provide for the interpretation of the scenic, 
biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, 
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources 
of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation 
Area and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor 
center. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In a manner con-
sistent with this section, the Secretary may enter into co-
operative agreements with the State and any other appro-
priate institutions and organizations to carry out this sec-
tion. 
SEC. 128. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture and 
the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section 
as the ‘‘Secretaries’’) may establish, in cooperation with 
any other public or private entity that the Secretaries de-
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termine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Del Norte 
County, California— 
(1) to serve visitors; and 
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Red-
wood National and State Parks, the Smith River 
National Recreation Area, and any other Federal 
recreational land in the vicinity of the visitor center. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out subsection (a), 
the Secretaries— 
(1) may act jointly or separately; and 
(2) shall ensure that the visitor center author-
ized under that subsection is designed to interpret 
the scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, 
paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, 
and cultural resources of Redwood National and 
State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation 
Area, and any other Federal recreational land in the 
vicinity of the visitor center. 
SEC. 129. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT 
ACCOMMODATIONS. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior (referred 
to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in consultation with 
interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities and 
private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study 
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to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing 
overnight accommodations on Federal land that is— 
(1) outside of the boundaries of Redwood Na-
tional and State Parks; and 
(2) within 20 miles of the northern or southern 
boundary of such Parks. 
(b) PARTNERSHIPS.— 
(1) AGREEMENTS
AUTHORIZED.—If the Sec-
retary determines, based on the study conducted 
under subsection (a), that establishing the accom-
modations described in that subsection is suitable 
and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance with 
applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with 
qualified private or nonprofit organizations for the 
development, operation, and maintenance of the ac-
commodations. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Any agreement entered into 
under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and 
responsibility of the Secretary and the private or 
nonprofit organization entering into the agreement. 
(3) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection— 
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of 
the Secretary to manage land and resources 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
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(B) amends or modifies the application of 
any law (including regulations) applicable to 
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. 
TITLE III—CONSERVATION 
SEC. 131. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following land within 
the State is designated as wilderness and as a component 
of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
(1) BLACK BUTTE RIVER WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land within the Mendocino National 
Forest, comprising approximately 11,155 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Black Butte 
River Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which shall be known as the ‘‘Black Butte 
River Wilderness’’. 
(2) CHANCHELULLA WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National 
Forest, comprising approximately 6,382 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Chanchelulla 
Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated May 
15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered 
to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness des-
ignated by section 101(a)(4) of the California Wil-
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derness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public 
Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1619). 
(3) CHINQUAPIN
WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 
comprising approximately 31,028 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map titled ‘‘Chinquapin Wilder-
ness—Proposed’’ and dated November 14, 2023, 
which shall be known as the ‘‘Chinquapin Wilder-
ness’’. 
(4) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of 
Land Management in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 37 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
titled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Addi-
tions’’ and dated February 2, 2022, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elk-
horn Ridge Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of 
the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wil-
derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109– 
362; 120 Stat. 2070). 
(5) ENGLISH
RIDGE
WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land 
Management in the State, comprising approximately 
6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled 
‘‘English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated 
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February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the 
‘‘English Ridge Wilderness’’. 
(6) MAD RIVER BUTTES WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land in the Six Rivers National Forest, com-
prising approximately 6,097 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map titled ‘‘Mad River Buttes Wilder-
ness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which 
shall be known as the ‘‘Mad River Buttes Wilder-
ness’’. 
(7) MOUNT LASSIC WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land in the Six Rivers National For-
est, comprising approximately 1,288 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Mt. Lassic Wil-
derness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be 
a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness designated 
by section 3(6) of the Northern California Coastal 
Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(8) NORTH
FORK
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land in the Six Rivers National For-
est and certain Federal land administered by the 
Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map titled ‘‘North Fork Eel Wilder-
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ness Additions’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which is 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
North Fork Wilderness designated by section 
101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 
1621). 
(9) PATTISON WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal 
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, com-
prising approximately 29,451 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map titled ‘‘Pattison Wilderness—Pro-
posed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be 
known as the ‘‘Pattison Wilderness’’. 
(10) SISKIYOU
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Cer-
tain Federal land in the Six Rivers National Forest, 
comprising approximately 29,594 acres, as generally 
depicted on the maps titled ‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness 
Additions—Proposed (North)’’ and ‘‘Siskiyou Wil-
derness Additions—Proposed (South)’’ and dated 
November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and 
considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, 
as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California 
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Pub-
lic Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1623). 
(11) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS AD-
DITION.—Certain Federal land administered by the 
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Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 603 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map titled ‘‘South Fork Eel River Wil-
derness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated February 
2, 2022, which is incorporated in, and considered to 
be a part of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness 
designated by section 3(10) of the Northern Cali-
fornia Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 
2066). 
(12) SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY
RIVER
WILDER-
NESS.—Certain Federal land in the Shasta-Trinity 
National Forest, comprising approximately 26,562 
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled 
‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions— 
Proposed’’ and dated November 14, 2023, which 
shall be known as the ‘‘South Fork Trinity River 
Wilderness’’. 
(13) TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National 
Forest and certain Federal land administered by the 
Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 62,474 acres, as generally de-
picted on the maps titled ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed 
Wilderness Additions EAST’’ and dated November 
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14, 2023, and ‘‘Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions 
West—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which is 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Trinity Alps Wilderness designated by section 
101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 
1623). 
(14) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land in the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity Na-
tional Forests comprising approximately 15,068 
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled 
‘‘Underwood Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 
15, 2020, which shall be known as the ‘‘Underwood 
Wilderness’’. 
(15) YOLLA BOLLY-MIDDLE EEL WILDERNESS 
ADDITION.—Certain Federal land in the Mendocino 
National Forest and certain Federal land adminis-
tered by the Bureau of Land Management in the 
State, comprising approximately 21,126 acres, as 
generally depicted on the maps titled ‘‘Yolla Bolly 
Wilderness Proposed—NORTH’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, ‘‘Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed—SOUTH’’ 
and dated November 14, 2023, and ‘‘Yolla Bolly 
Wilderness Proposed—WEST’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be 
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a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness des-
ignated under section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132). 
(16) YUKI
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Certain 
Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest and 
certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of 
Land Management in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 14,132 acres, as generally depicted on the 
map titled ‘‘Yuki Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ 
and dated November 14, 2023, which is incorporated 
in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilder-
ness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern 
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 
2065). 
(b) RENAMING OF NORTH FORK WILDERNESS AS 
NORTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 101(a)(19) of the 
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1621) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘which shall be known as the North 
Fork Wilderness’’ and inserting ‘‘which shall be 
known as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness’’. 
(2) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, 
map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of 
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the United States to the North Fork Wilderness 
shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘North 
Fork Eel River Wilderness’’. 
(c) ELKHORN
RIDGE
WILDERNESS
MODIFICA-
TION.—The boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness es-
tablished by section 6(d) of the Northern California Coast-
al Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 2070) is modified to ex-
clude the area comprising approximately 30 acres of Fed-
eral land, as generally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Pro-
posed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions’’ and dated Oc-
tober 24, 2019. 
SEC. 132. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
land designated as wilderness and as a component of the 
National Wilderness Preservation System by section 
131(a) (referred to in this section as a ‘‘wilderness area’’) 
shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with 
this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), 
except that— 
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) shall be considered to be 
a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and 
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(2) for land under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, any reference in the Wilder-
ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Secretary 
of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference 
to the Secretary of the Interior. 
(b) FIRE MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED ACTIVI-
TIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may carry out 
any activities in a wilderness area as are necessary 
for the control of fire, insects, or disease in accord-
ance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)). 
(2) REVISION
AND
DEVELOPMENT
OF
LOCAL 
FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.—As soon as practicable 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall amend the local information in the Fire 
Management Reference System of the Forest Service 
or individual operational plan that applies to each 
wilderness area. 
(3) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this title 
limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wil-
derness area. 
(4) ADMINISTRATION.—In accordance with 
paragraph (1) and any other applicable Federal law, 
to ensure a timely and efficient response to a fire 
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emergency in a wilderness area, the Secretary of Ag-
riculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall— 
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, establish agency ap-
proval procedures (including appropriate delega-
tions of authority to the Forest Supervisor, Dis-
trict Manager, and other applicable agency field 
office officials) for responding to fire emer-
gencies; and 
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate 
State or local firefighting agencies. 
(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in a wilder-
ness area, if established before the date of the enactment 
of this Act, shall be administered in accordance with— 
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); 
(2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in 
the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular 
Affairs of the House of Representatives accom-
panying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 
96–617); and 
(B) for land under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, the guidelines set forth in Ap-
pendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior 
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and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives 
accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. 
Rept. 101–405); and 
(3) all other laws governing livestock grazing on 
Federal public land. 
(d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title shall be 
construed to affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities 
of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the 
State. 
(2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In support of 
the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct 
any management activity in a wilderness area that 
the Secretary determines to be necessary to main-
tain or restore a fish, wildlife, or plant population or 
habitat, if the management activity is conducted in 
accordance with— 
(A) an applicable wilderness management 
plan; 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.); and 
(C) appropriate policies, such as the poli-
cies established in Appendix B of the report of 
the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs 
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‘‘(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of 
Gilead Creek from its source in Hopkins Hollow 
to the Middle Eel River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 13-mile segment of the North 
Fork Middle Fork Eel River from the source on 
Dead Puppy Ridge in sec. 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 
W., to the confluence of the Middle Eel River, 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(248) 
NORTH
FORK
EEL
RIVER, 
CALI-
FORNIA.—The 14.3-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Gilman Creek to the Six Rivers Na-
tional Forest boundary, to be administered by the 
Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river. 
‘‘(249) RED MOUNTAIN CREEK, CALIFORNIA.— 
The following segments, to be administered by the 
Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its 
source west of Mike’s Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 
N., R. 12 E., to the confluence with Littlefield 
Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence 
with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 
N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river. 
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‘‘(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the con-
fluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, 
T. 4 S., R. 8 E., to the confluence with the 
North Fork Eel River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(250) REDWOOD
CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The 
following segments, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Lacks Creek to the confluence with 
Coyote Creek, as a scenic river, on publication 
by the Secretary of the Interior of a notice in 
the Federal Register that sufficient land or in-
terests in land within the boundaries of the seg-
ment has been acquired in fee title or as a sce-
nic easement to establish a manageable addition 
to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
‘‘(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Coyote Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 
2 E., to the Redwood National Park boundary 
upstream of Orick in sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 
E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald 
Creek (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from 
its source in sec. 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to the 
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