Forest Conservation Bill Introduced
News Date May 01, 2006
Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) have introduced the bipartisan "Forest Service Partnership Act," which will improve the ability of the Forest Service to work cooperatively with local communities and others to improve conservation results. The bill gives the Forest Service permanent authority to work with other federal agencies, communities, tribal governments, and the private sector on conservation projects. Among its various benefits, the legislation would allow park visitors to purchase health and safety items in remote Forest Service locations, permit joint facilities and research publications. (Contact: Charlie Ingram)