M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill would add dozens of stream and river segments in the Gila River system in New Mexico to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, classifying each as wild, scenic, or recreational. Federal land within these segments would be closed to new mining claims, mineral and geothermal leasing, and land disposal, subject to valid existing rights. Existing grazing permits, water rights, diversions, and mining rights would continue, land could only be acquired with the owner's consent, and new native fish habitat projects could be allowed. The bill would also move about 440 acres from the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, managed by the National Park Service.

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Sponsors

• Martin Heinrich Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors