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Shenandoah Mountain Act

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This bill creates the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area, which would cover about 92,562 acres of national forest land in Virginia within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It also sets aside several areas within the forest as protected wilderness, including the Skidmore Fork, Lynn Hollow, Little River, and Beech Lick Knob Wilderness areas, and adds about 6,961 acres to the existing Ramseys Draft Wilderness.

Sponsor

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D

Introduced

May 8, 2025

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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