Establishing Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in Arizona.
This Act establishes the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument (approx. 377,000 acres) in Arizona to protect its Indigenous heritage, cultural, and natural resources. Citizens gain a new protected area for recreation, but new mining and road construction are generally prohibited. Management will involve co-stewardship with Indian Tribes, who can request temporary closures for religious activities.
Key points
Protects nearly 377,000 acres of land in Arizona, prohibiting new mining, drilling, and permanent motorized vehicle road construction.
Establishes co-stewardship with Indian Tribes through a Tribal Commission to advise on management and protection of sacred sites.
Allows temporary closure of specific areas to the general public to protect the privacy of Tribal cultural and religious ceremonies.
Existing rights, including grazing permits, water rights, and utility infrastructure operations, remain unaffected.
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