The expansion in S. 322, would add approximately 22,000 acres to the wilderness area providing protection for low elevation forests which are free of snow much of the year.
On the recordMay 17, 2011
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Senator Cantwell details the benefits of expanding the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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