I got this message back from Simpson.. It seems he is against it also
Dear Kelsey:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA). I appreciate the opportunity to respond.
NREPA, introduced by Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) on February 11, 2009, would designate more than 20 million acres of land in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness area. Under the wilderness designation, entrance into and use of this massive parcel of land would be extremely limited.
I support the policy of multiple land use and the greatest possible public access to our public lands. I support these policies because the people of Idaho who live off the land, such as ranchers, loggers, and miners, know best how to manage the environment. They are the true stewards of the land because the future of the land’s natural resources is necessary for their survival. I am carefully monitoring this legislation with the thoughts and needs of Idahoans in mind.
Once again, thank you for taking time to write to me with your concerns. The thoughts and opinions of Idahoans are important to me as your Representative in the United States Congress. I also encourage you to visit my website at
www.house.gov/simpson to sign up for my weekly e-newsletter and to read more about my views on a variety of issues.
Sincerely,
Mike Simpson
Member of Congress
