Chiricahua National Monument Upgraded to National Park Status in Arizona.
This legislation converts the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona into a full National Park, enhancing its status and protection. For citizens, this preserves the natural area and potentially boosts tourism. It also guarantees specific access rights for Indian Tribes to traditional cultural sites, which may involve temporary, limited closures for the general public.
Key points
The Chiricahua National Monument is officially redesignated and elevated to the status of Chiricahua National Park.
The law mandates the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the Park boundaries.
Indian Tribes are guaranteed access for customary uses, allowing for temporary, localized closures to the general public to protect these activities.
Introduced
Citizen Poll