On May 8, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Wild Sky Wilderness Act (H.R. 886/S. 520), as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (S. 2739), creating the first new national forest Wilderness area in Washington State in more than 20 years. Conservationists praised Congressman Larsen and Senator Murray for their unwavering commitment to Washington’s one-of-a-kind wildlands, and for all of the people who will enjoy this special place now and into the future. The Wild Sky Wilderness Act, became the first national forest Wilderness to be designated in Washington State in 24 years.
Legislation
- Bill Text (H.R. 886 and S. 520)
- Detailed Proposal Map
- Legislative History
Local Support
Fact Sheets

14 Years of Wild Sky Wilderness
14 years ago today the Wild Sky Wilderness Act was signed into law! Washington Wild began leading a coalition in 2000 to protect this special place located near the towns […]

Organizations Back Expansion of the Morning Star Natural Resource Conservation Area
Today 17 organizations signed onto a comment letter coordinated by Washington Wild supporting the expansion of the Morning Star Natural Resource Conservation Area (NRCA) by nearly 3,000 acres. The Morning […]

Conservation, Recreation Groups Support Repair of Key Access Road to Wild Sky Country
After 10 years, Snohomish County Public Works released for public comment a long awaited Environmental Assessment to repair the popular Index-Galena Road. This paved route served as the primary access […]