Bill > S1497

This bill establishes the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, a new protected wilderness area of approximately 12,295 acres located in Taos County, New Mexico, administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The bill amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act by modifying the Río Grande del Norte National Monument's boundary and creating provisions specific to the new wilderness area. Notably, the bill allows for the maintenance of existing wildlife water development projects (such as wildlife water sources called "guzzlers") within the wilderness area, provided these structures enhance wilderness values and minimize visual impact. The Secretary is required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico within one year of enactment to specify the terms and conditions for wildlife management activities in the wilderness area. The bill also updates the official map of the area, with a new map dated April 1, 2025, that depicts both the new wilderness area and the modified national monument boundary, ensuring precise documentation of the protected lands.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1497/all-info