California's 43 million acres of public land encompass some of the most diverse, awe inspiring, and pristine natural areas in the United States. From Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48 states, to Death Valley National Park, the lowest, our state stands out as a bright constellation of natural beauty.
Which is why Senator Boxer has worked tirelessly to ensure that our state's national treasures are protected and preserved for countless generations to come. By granting California's most pristine and sensitive public lands a wilderness designation, Senator Boxer seeks to provide the highest level of protection and conservation afforded under federal law. Out of California's 43 million acres of public land, roughly 14 million of it is designated as wilderness.
While Senator Boxer has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of bills seeking federal protections for California's public lands, this feature outlines her most recent work with Congressman Buck McKeon to designate an additional 430,671 acres in The Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Heritage Act.
