New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006

The New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006 proposed designating approximately 23,700 acres of federal land within the White Mountain National Forest as the Wild River Wilderness. By adding this area to the National Wilderness Preservation System, the bill sought to provide the highest level of federal protection to the landscape, ensuring it remained undeveloped and preserved in its natural state. For citizens, this designation would have permanently protected the area for primitive recreation, such as hiking and camping, while prohibiting commercial activities, motorized vehicles, and the construction of new roads or permanent structures.