Congresswoman Schrier Renews Call for Trump Administration to Address Deteriorating Conditions in The Enchantments Wilderness Area

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to address deteriorating conditions in The Enchantments Wilderness, which have threatened the environment, visitor safety, conservation efforts, and local economies.

"Over the past year, I have heard increasingly dire warnings from local officials, recreation groups, conservation organizations, and members of the public about inadequate U.S. Forest Service management of The Enchantments," Congresswoman Schrier writes. "Maintaining sustainable access to some of our nation's most beautiful wilderness matters economically as well as environmentally, helping sustain the businesses and communities connected to recreation in Central Washington."

The letter continues, "I urge the Forest Service to address these persisting issues by restoring sufficient staffing and implementing a thoughtfully-designed day use management system that aligns with the capacity of the landscape and infrastructure."

This effort builds on Congresswoman Schrier's past actions, including letters urging the Trump Administration to address poor Forest Service trail conditions and insufficient staffing in The Enchantments Wilderness Area.

To read the full letter, click here.