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San Pablo Bay Wildlife Refuge Expansion: Protecting 5,600 Acres of Wetlands.

This Act expands the boundaries of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California by over 5,600 acres of wetlands and open waters. The change aims to enhance environmental protection while ensuring the government can only acquire land from willing sellers, explicitly prohibiting the use of eminent domain. Citizens are guaranteed continued access for priority recreational activities like hunting and fishing.
Key points
Adds 5,658 acres of marshes, tidal flats, and open waters to the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge boundaries.
The government can only purchase land from willing sellers; the use of condemnation or eminent domain is strictly forbidden.
Guarantees that hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation remain priority public uses in the expanded refuge area.
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Additional Information
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9826
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2024-09-25