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S 1319119th CongressIn Committee
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Introduced: Apr 8, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-New Mexico)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Withdraws federal land in Pecos Watershed, New Mexico from mineral entry and designates Thompson Peak as wilderness area.
Key Points
- 1Withdraws specified federal land from mining, mineral leasing, and geothermal development
- 2Designates approximately 11,599 acres as Thompson Peak Wilderness Area
- 3Administers wilderness under Wilderness Act with existing rights preserved
- 4Allows continued livestock grazing if established before enactment
- 5Permits fire, insect, and disease control measures
- 6Prohibits protective perimeters or buffer zones around wilderness
- 7Requires map and legal description filing with congressional committees
Impact Areas
Public lands managementMining and mineral developmentWildlife and habitat conservationRecreation and outdoor accessNew Mexico land use and economyFederal land policy
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