S 776 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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, establishing classifications (wild, recreational, or scenic) for 25 different river segments across the Gila River system, including Apache Creek, Black Canyon Creek, Diamond Creek, and others. It withdraws federal lands within these designated segments from activities like mining and public land entry, while preserving existing rights to grazing, water use, and mining outside the designated boundaries. The bill requires the creation of management plans for these segments, with input from tribal governments and the public, and transfers approximately 440 acres from the Forest Service to the National Park Service to incorporate into Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2023 Last action Jul 19, 2023
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Jul 19, 2023
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-67.
May 17, 2023
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 14, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 14, 2023
Senate · Introduced
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