Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2002

The Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2002 proposes the creation of a new wilderness area in the Skykomish River valley of Washington State, placing the land under the management of the U.S. Forest Service. This designation would protect the natural landscape while establishing a formal plan for hiking trails and allowing for the continued use of floatplanes on Lake Isabel.

For local residents and visitors, the bill aims to balance conservation with public safety and property rights by authorizing helicopter access for emergency communication towers and ensuring that private landowners within the area maintain access to their property. Additionally, the bill facilitates land exchanges to maintain critical snow-monitoring equipment used for water and power management in the region.