Establishing Bahsahwahbee National Monument: Protecting Sacred Land and Ecosystems in Nevada.
This Act establishes the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in Nevada, permanently protecting 25,000 acres of Federal land vital for its cultural, historical, and ecological significance. It ensures the conservation of unique natural resources and sacred sites related to the Newe people, while guaranteeing tribal access for traditional ceremonies. For the public, this preserves a nationally important landscape and restricts future industrial development like mining.
Key points
Establishes a 25,000-acre National Monument in Nevada, permanently protecting unique ecosystems and sites sacred to the Newe people, including massacre memorial grounds.
The land is withdrawn from mining and mineral leasing, while guaranteeing access and use rights for Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
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