Pinnacles National Park Act

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 31, 2009

Pinnacles National Park Act - Establishes Pinnacles National Park in California to: (1) preserve and interpret for the benefit of future generations the chaparral, grasslands, blue oak woodlands, and majestic valley oak savanna ecosystems of the park's area, the areas's geomorphology, riparian watersheds, unique flora and fauna, and the ancestral and cultural history of native Americans, settlers and explorers; and (2) interpret the recovery program for the California Condor and the international significance of that program.

Abolishes Pinnacles National Monument and includes the lands and interests therein in Pinnacles National Park.

Redesignates the Pinnacles Wilderness as the Hain Wilderness.

Designates specified lands comprising approximately 2,905 acres as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Deems such lands as being part of the Hain Wilderness.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] · D–CA

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Natural Resources Committee

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Nov 17, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 7, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House

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S 3744 · Pinnacles National Park Act

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