HR 2903119th CongressIntroduced

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Environment & Climate

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This legislation designates 27 river segments across 15 New Mexico waterways as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, providing federal protection for approximately 300 miles of rivers and creeks while transferring 440 acres of land jurisdiction to expand the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

Key Points

1The bill designates specific segments of the Gila River system and tributaries as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with precise mileage classifications.
2Federal lands within designated segments are withdrawn from mining, mineral leasing, and public land disposal while explicitly preserving existing water rights, grazing permits, and valid mining operations.
3Administrative jurisdiction over 440 acres is transferred from the Forest Service to the National Park Service to adjust boundaries of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest.

Impact Areas

Federal land management agencies (National Park Service, Forest Service, BLM)Gila River ecosystem and native fish species including Gila TroutState of New Mexico water rights administration and wildlife managementTribal nations with treaty rights in the river corridorRecreational users and conservation groups

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