Bill > S1193

This bill aims to designate extensive wilderness areas across various regions of Utah, totaling approximately 9.2 million acres of federal land, with the primary goals of preserving natural landscapes, protecting ecological diversity, mitigating climate change impacts, and honoring Indigenous cultural connections to the land. The bill covers nine distinct geographical areas, including the Great Basin, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Moab-La Sal Canyons, Henry Mountains, Glen Canyon, San Juan, Canyonlands Basin, San Rafael Swell, and Book Cliffs-Greater Dinosaur regions. These wilderness designations would protect unique landscapes ranging from desert canyons and mountain ranges to critical wildlife habitats, with specific provisions ensuring that existing activities like livestock grazing can continue under regulated conditions. The bill emphasizes environmental conservation, recognizing the areas' significance for wildlife, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, and seeks to preserve these landscapes for present and future generations while maintaining respect for Indigenous rights and traditional land uses. Additionally, the bill includes administrative provisions addressing water rights, road boundaries, and land management, and explicitly states that it does not modify tribal rights or federal obligations to federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1193/all-info