The area is well worth preserving as wilderness for generations to come. This bill will ensure that San Diegans. and indeed all Americans. will be able to experience and enjoy Otay Mountain in all its unique splendor. Unfortunately. in recent years Otay Mountains sensitive habitat has been damaged by illegal immigration and narcotics activity in the area. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has worked closely with the U.S. Border Patrol to bring these problems under control. and they have experienced great success. This legislation would specifically allow Border Patrol and firefighting activities to continue in the new wilderness area. so long as they remain in accordance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. This provision in the legislation is specific to Otay Mountain and will not apply to any other wilderness area. I want to thank Congressman BRIAN BILBRAY for his leadership in introducing the Otay Mountain Wilderness Act and guiding it through the House of Representatives.
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