Santa Monica Mountains National Park Expansion: Rim of the Valley Protection
This act expands the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor. This aims to protect valuable natural and cultural resources and provide greater access to recreational areas for urban communities, including those with limited access to parks. Importantly, the act prohibits the use of eminent domain for land acquisition.
Key points
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area boundaries will be expanded to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, increasing protected land.
New areas encompass significant geological, paleontological, and high-biodiversity sites, as well as historical and cultural landmarks.
The park expansion aims to improve access to recreational areas for urban communities, including those underserved by existing state and local parks.
Acquisition of private land for the park will only be through exchange, donation, or purchase from willing sellers; eminent domain is prohibited.
Utility and water resource facilities within the newly included areas will continue operations, but must reasonably avoid or reduce their impact on park resources.
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