Thursday, October 29, 2009 Senator Murray on Alpine Lakes Legislation By Michael LanthierTaking a step towards permanent protection of the Pratt and Middle Fork River Valleys, Senator Murray (D-WA) submitted testimony at a hearing of the Public Lands and Forests subcommittee urging her colleagues to support the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act (S. 721).Read her press release and testimonial below:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Murray Press Office(202) 224-2834Thursday, October 29, 2009 Murray Continues Push for Alpine Lakes Wilderness Protection at Senate Hearing(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Murray submitted testimony at a hearing of the Public Lands and Forests subcommittee urging her colleagues to support legislation she introduced that would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and designate both the Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers as Wild and Scenic. Murray’s bill, S. 721, the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers... Read More