Cedar Mountains Wilderness Bill Reintroduced On April 6, 2005, Representative Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced H.R. 1503 which would prevent high-level nuclear waste storage in Utah’s West Desert, preserve Utah’s military training capabilities, and protect 100,000 acres of magnificent, desert range known as the Cedar Mountains as wilderness.   Deschutes County Commissioners Decline to Take Position on Oregon’s Badlands Wilderness Despite Strong Local Support On March 30, 2005, the Deshutes County (OR) Commission decided to take no position on the Badlands Wilderness proposal -- much to the disappointment of local conservation groups and local citizens who support the protection of the area.   Wilderness History Quiz -- Test Your Knowledge Try our one-off quiz on early heroes of the wilderness movement.