America's Red Rock Wilderness Act: Designating Wilderness Areas in Utah
This Act designates certain Federal portions of canyons and deserts in Utah as wilderness areas. These lands are to be administered under the Wilderness Act, which involves withdrawing them from new mineral leasing and mining laws, subject to valid existing rights. The Act protects the ability to use the land for traditional activities, including hunting, hiking, and spirituality, and reserves water rights sufficient for these areas.
Key points
Withdrawal of designated lands from new disposal, mining location, and mineral or geothermal leasing (subject to valid existing rights).
Protection of the ability of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to use the land for traditional activities, such as hunting, hiking, and spirituality.
Reservation of Federal water rights in a quantity sufficient for the designated wilderness areas, with a priority date of the Act's enactment.
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