To require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.
Summary
This legislation aims to transfer full control of specific land parcels within the Black River State Forest from the federal government to the state of Wisconsin. Currently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture holds a reversionary interest in this land, which means the federal government retains certain rights or could potentially reclaim the property if it is no longer used for specific purposes. By releasing this interest, the bill would grant the state clear title to the property.
If enacted, this change would likely simplify land management and future development within the Millston area. Local officials and state forest managers would gain greater flexibility to use or transfer the land without federal oversight or the risk of the property reverting to federal ownership. This type of legislation is often used to resolve decades-old land use restrictions that no longer serve their original administrative purpose.