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HR 2420119th CongressIntroduced
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 2420 designates extensive federal lands in the Northern Rockies as wilderness, wild‑and‑scenic rivers, biological corridors, and recovery areas, establishing a comprehensive conservation system.
Key Points
- 1Designates large tracts of National Forest, National Park, and BLM lands as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
- 2Establishes wild and scenic river designations in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
- 3Creates biological connecting corridors linking major ecosystems such as Greater Yellowstone, Greater Glacier, and others.
- 4Includes provisions for restoration, recovery, and interagency cooperation, with specific protections for Indian tribes and water rights.
- 5Provides reporting and monitoring requirements for implementation and impact.
Impact Areas
Federal land managers (Forest Service, BLM, National Park Service).Local communities and economies dependent on recreation and tourism.Wildlife, ecosystems, and water resources in the Northern Rockies.Indian tribes with rights and interests in the designated lands.
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