Wild & Scenic River bill gaining support; Mokelumne River to Receive Interim Protection

“Recent amendments to Assembly Bill 142, the latest Wild and Scenic bill concerning the Mokelumne River, are pleasing to Friends of the River and Foothill Conservancy”.  On March 23, AB 142’s author Frank Bigelow accepted several amendments from the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, and stated the bill was not intended to delay Wild and Scenic designation and that he could support Wild and Scenic protection if recommended as a result of the study. Amendments include interim protections for the Mokelumne River. Click here for news and summary of amendments on Foothill Conservancy Wild and Scenic Information Page.