Expanding Santa Monica Mountains National Park to Include Rim of the Valley Corridor
This act aims to expand the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by including the Rim of the Valley Corridor. This will bring more natural and cultural resources under protection, potentially increasing access to nature for urban communities, including those underserved by existing parks. Importantly, the act prohibits the use of eminent domain for land acquisition.
Key points
Expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, increasing protected areas and public access.
Protection of valuable natural resources (geology, paleontology, biodiversity) and cultural resources (Native American history, landmarks).
No eminent domain: land acquisition is limited to exchange, donation, or purchase from willing sellers.
The act does not alter private property rights, public access to non-federal lands, or the operation of existing utility and water facilities.
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