HomeMy WebLinkAbout6941_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6941
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL
MONUMENTS, AND NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN
THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that certain unique, undeveloped., ecologically
and geologically significant, culturally important, and scenic areas of public land within
the California Desert Conservation Area be preserved as wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers, national monuments and/or National Park and Preserve additions; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Redlands to preserve nearby open
space and wild areas outside the boundaries of the City for the benefit and enjoyment of
its residents; and
WHEREAS, wilderness designation has been shown to increase tourism and
attract new residents,thereby generating substantial economic benefits for nearby
communities through local employment and tax revenue;and
WHEREAS,the proposed designation will contribute to our region's superior
desert and mountain vistas, air quality, water quality, peaceful soundscapes, and dark
night skies; and
WHEREAS,desert wilderness and wild rivers are an important component of our
community's historic,cultural, economic and social identity;and
WHEREAS, protected public lands will provide local residents and visitors with
opportunities for many recreational activities including hiking,horseback riding, rock
climbing, photography, camping,orienteering, wildlife viewing, scientific research, and
nature study; and
WHEREAS,protecting wild places would ensure that future generations can
enjoy them tomorrow,as we do today; and
WHEREAS,preserving these areas would protect landscapes that encompass
steep mountains,winding canyons, free flowing rivers,and rugged desert landscapes,
including the proposed Golden Valley Kingston Range, Indian Pass, Palo Verde
Wilderness additions,the Great Falls Basin, Slate Range,Avawatz Mountains, Soda
Mountains, Buzzard's Peak, Milpitas Wash wilderness areas, the Sand to Snow and
Mojave Trails National Monuments, the Castle Mountains addition to the Mojave
National Preserve,wilderness additions to Death Valley National Park, additions to
Joshua Tree National Park,and Deep Creek, Holcomb Creek, Whitewater River and
Surprise Canyon wild and scenic rivers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the City of Redlands endorses
and supports the designation of wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, national monuments
and National Park and Preserve wilderness additions within the California Desert
Conservation Area.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 20th day of April, 2010.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 6941 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 20th day of April, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Harrison, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Gilbreath
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
City of Redlands, California