Today, Charlotte and I went to Moose, Wyoming to attend the dedication ceremony of the Snake River Headwaters wild and scenic designation. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers containing outstanding scenic, geologic, recreational and fish and wildlife characteristics and values. This current legislation was initially brought to Washington by the late Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas, and completed by his replacement, John Barrasso. There were many local figures involved in this fight to get this legislation passed, including my employer Jack Dennis, who went to Washington to testify to the Senate on behalf of many in this area that understand just how special the Snake River is. The Snake has tremendous scenic, wildlife and recreational value that is now even more protected. The Snake, and many of its tributaries, will be forever protected and will remain free-flowing. Over 387 miles of the Snake River headwaters and its tributaries are now protected under the largest addition to the Wild and Scenic River System in 25 years. Some of the protected tributaries include Pacific Creek, the Buffalo Fork, the Gros Ventre, the Lewis, the Hoback, Willow Creek and Crystal Creek. Here is Senator Barrasso at the ceremony...nice work!
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