What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1310.
Utah Red Rock Wilderness Act: Permanent Protection for Vast Desert Landscapes
This bill permanently protects vast federal lands across Utah's Colorado Plateau and Great Basin Deserts by designating them as official wilderness areas. This designation ensures these areas are shielded from future mineral extraction, oil and gas leasing, and new development, preserving their unique ecological and cultural values. Citizens retain the right to engage in traditional recreational activities like hiking, hunting, and camping within these protected landscapes.
Key points
Permanent Ban on Resource Extraction: The designated lands are withdrawn from all forms of mining, mineral leasing, and geothermal disposition, safeguarding the environment but restricting future industrial development.
Conservation and Traditional Use: Thousands of acres of unique ecosystems and Indigenous cultural sites are protected, while traditional activities, including livestock grazing and recreation, are permitted to continue under existing regulations.
Status:
Expired
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