With very little time remaining for the 110th Congress, newspapers in California are renewing their support for California wilderness and reporting on our progress.

The Desert Sun writes:

"About 200 activists from across the country, including 30 from California, traveled to Washington early this week to lobby for passage of several wilderness bills. Shannah Zorn of Hemet joined the activists meeting with their local lawmakers, including Bono Mack.

With all the development under way, “it's very exciting that we've been able to protect some of this area,” said Zorn, owner of the Hummingbird Mobilehome Park in Pine Cove. “The areas they're trying to protect are very scenic. They would make great areas for wildlife.”

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The LA Times writes: "Once in awhile, the arguing, partisanship and deal making that mark business as usual in Washington produce something that nearly everyone can love. After years of discussion, a package of wilderness bills that would protect giant swaths of land across the nation -- including more than 700,000 acres in California -- is one of them."

To read the full editorial click here.