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Areas proposed for protection in the
Thompson/Boxer Northern California
Coastal
Wild Heritage Wilderness Act
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Black Butte River Proposed Wild and Scenic River (21 miles of stream in Mendocino County, Mendocino National Forest [NF]): Provides some of the best habitat for endangered Chinook salmon and winter-run steelhead trout in the entire Middle Fork Eel River drainage.
Cache Creek Proposed Wilderness (30,870 acres in Lake County, Ukiah FO of the BLM): Hosts the second largest wintering bald eagle population in California. Offers outstanding hiking, horseback riding and whitewater boating opportunities.
Cedar Roughs Proposed Wilderness (6,350 acres in Napa County, Ukiah FO of the BLM): Shelters the largest grove in the world of the rare Sargent cypress. Hosts the last wild black bear population in Napa County.
Elkhorn Ridge Proposed Potential Wilderness (9,655 acres in Mendocino County, Arcata FO of the BLM): Dominated by the South Fork Eel River canyon lined with forests of redwood, madrone, oak, and Douglas fir. A haven for endangered species.
King Range Proposed Wilderness (42,585 acres in Humboldt and Mendocino counties, Arcata FO of the BLM): The longest stretch of undeveloped beach and coastal bluffs in the United States outside of Alaska. The area offers whalewatching, birdwatching, and outstanding hiking and equestrian trails.
Mad River Buttes Proposed Wilderness (6,494 acres in Humboldt County, Six Rivers NF): The closest wild land to the growing communities of northern Humboldt County, this region offers amazing views and incredible wildflower displays.
Mount Lassic Proposed Wilderness (7,279 acres in Humboldt County, Six Rivers NF): A picturesque cluster of peaks offering impressive views of the Coast Range. This area is noted for its rare and unusual plant species.
Sanhedrin Mountain Proposed Wilderness (10,571 acres in Lake and Mendocino counties, Mendocino NF): One of the most important havens for rare plant species in California. Old-growth forests provide critical habitat for wildlife.
Siskiyou Wilderness Proposed Additions (48,754 acres in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, Six Rivers NF): Among California's wildest, most remote lands. If Bigfoot really exists, then it surely spends time in the Siskiyou. The immense diversity of plants and animals in the proposed additions and adjacent wilderness set it apart from most other California wild areas.
Snow Mountain Proposed Wilderness Additions (23,312 acres in Lake County, Mendocino NF): Ten miles of the scenic Eel River canyon, large meadows, and beautiful oak groves and ancient forests of pine and fir highlight this area.
South Fork Eel Proposed Wilderness (12,915 acres in Mendocino County, Arcata FO of the BLM): Renowned among botanists for its diverse array of rare plant species. The South Fork Eel River contains the last remaining non-hatchery "long-run" coho salmon population in California.
Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions (28,805 acres in Humboldt County, Six Rivers NF): Shelters the third largest swath of unprotected old-growth in Northern California.
Underwood Proposed Wilderness (2,977 acres in Humboldt County, Six Rivers NF): Bisected by the Wild and Scenic South Fork Trinity River, this area is known for the South Fork Trail and its outstanding spring wildflower displays.
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Proposed Wilderness Additions (25,806 acres in Mendocino County, Mendocino NF and Arcata FO of the BLM): The Middle Fork Eel River hosts between 30-50% of the state's summer-run steelhead trout population. The Travelers Home National Recreation Trail accesses beautiful forests and meadows.
Yuki Proposed Wilderness (54,087 acres in Lake and Mendocino counties, Mendocino NF and Arcata FO of the BLM): The largest forested new wilderness candidate in California. The Middle Fork Eel River passes through the area.
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