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Pecos Watershed Protection Act

8/10/2024, 4:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 3033

Bill 118 s 3033, also known as the Pecos Watershed Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the Pecos River watershed in New Mexico.

The Pecos River watershed is an important source of water for both agricultural and municipal use in the region. The bill aims to preserve the quality and quantity of water in the watershed by implementing various conservation measures.

Some key provisions of the bill include establishing a Pecos Watershed Conservation Area, which will be managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This area will be designated for the protection of water resources, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a comprehensive management plan for the watershed, which will involve input from local stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, and conservation groups. This plan will outline strategies for sustainable water use, habitat restoration, and wildfire prevention in the watershed. Overall, the Pecos Watershed Protection Act seeks to balance the needs of various stakeholders while ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the Pecos River watershed.

Congressional Summary of S 3033

Pecos Watershed Protection Act

This bill designates the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area in New Mexico as a wilderness area and a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also withdraws that area and certain land in the Pecos Watershed in New Mexico from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) disposition of all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. The bill allows the continuation of livestock grazing in the wilderness area. 

Current Status of Bill S 3033

Bill S 3033 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2023. Bill S 3033 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 4, 2023.  Bill S 3033's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443. as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3033

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3033

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Geography and mapping
- Land use and conservation
- Mining
- New Mexico
- Watersheds
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3033

Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
A bill to withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes.
Pecos Watershed Protection Act

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