M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
This bill designates specific segments of rivers in New Mexico as "Wild and Scenic Rivers" under federal protection, including over 100 miles of river segments across 27 different waterways like the Gila River system. It withdraws federal lands within these designated segments from mining, mineral leasing, and other extractive activities while preserving existing water rights, grazing permits, and mining rights. The bill requires federal agencies to develop management plans and prepare maps of the designated segments, and includes specific provisions about native fish habitat restoration projects. It also modifies the boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest to transfer approximately 440 acres of land from the Forest Service to the National Park Service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2023
Last action Apr 14, 2023
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Committee
2
Apr 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
Co
Melanie A. Stansbury
DDemocratic
Co
Raúl M. Grijalva
DDemocratic
Co
Teresa Leger Fernandez
DDemocratic
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