When was wrangell st elias national park established?
In January 1979, Udall introduced a modified version of H.R. 39. Following markup and negotiations between the House and Senate versions, the bill as modified by the Senate was approved by the House on November 12. On December 2, 1980, the ANILCA bill was signed into law by Jimmy Carter, converting Wrangell–St. Elias to a national park and preserve with an initial area of in the park and in the preserve. Boundaries between the park and preserve areas were drawn according to perceived values of scenery versus hunting potential In accordance with the legislation, the designated areas included of wilderness, stipulated in a somewhat less restrictive manner than standard practice in the continental United States.
When was wrangell st elias national park established as a park and preserve?
December 2, 1980
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Alaska senator Mike Gravel threatened to filibuster the proposed ANILCA bill, effectively killing it. Following this blockage and with efforts on the part of Alaska authorities to claim lands that fell within the proposed protections, President Jimmy Carter invoked the Antiquities Act to proclaim 17 Alaskan national monuments, including in Wrangell–St. Elias National Monument on December 1, 1978.
When was wrangell st elias national park established as a national monument?
December 1, 1978
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
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Wrangell St-Elias National Monument was designated on December 1, 1978 by President Jimmy Carter, using the Antiquities Act. It was converted to a national park and preserve on December 2, 1980. Boundaries between the park and preserve areas were drawn according to perceived values of scenery versus hunting potential.