H.R. 2944: Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act

This bill, titled the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act, aims to amend existing legislation concerning the Río Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico. It focuses on two primary actions:

1. Establishment of Cerro de la Olla Wilderness

The bill designates a specific area of approximately 12,295 acres, known as the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, which will be included within the boundaries of the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. This area will be managed to preserve its natural condition and value.

2. Modification of Monument Boundaries

Additionally, the bill will modify the boundary of the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. The new boundaries are defined on a map titled Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Río Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary, dated April 1, 2025. This reflects the adjustments to government-held land in the region as part of the conservation efforts.

3. Conservation and Wildlife Management

The Act allows for certain conservation activities within the newly designated wilderness area. Specifically, it permits the Secretary of the Interior to maintain existing structures that aid wildlife, such as water development projects, under conditions that would enhance wilderness values. These activities must be conducted with a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico outlining the terms for wildlife management in the area.

4. Administrative Changes

Furthermore, the bill makes clerical amendments to existing law to reflect these updates, ensuring that the new wilderness designation and modified boundaries are properly integrated into legal texts.

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