Bill > HR2944

This bill establishes the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, a new 12,295-acre wilderness area 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 to modify the Río Grande del Norte National Monument's boundary and create the new wilderness designation. Notably, the bill includes provisions allowing for wildlife water development projects within the wilderness area, such as wildlife guzzlers (water sources), provided they meet specific criteria that would enhance wilderness values and minimize visual impact. The Secretary of the Interior is required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico within one year to specify the terms and conditions for wildlife management activities in the area. The bill updates the official map reference to a new map dated April 1, 2025, which depicts the precise boundaries of the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and the modified national monument boundary, ensuring legal clarity and precise land management guidelines.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2944/all-info