To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and Smith River system in the State of Montana as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Designates streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, protecting headwaters on federal public land while preserving public access and respecting private property rights.
Who Benefits and How
Montana tourism and recreation industries benefit from protected fishing, hunting, camping, and wildlife watching. Agricultural users benefit from protected clean water headwaters. Conservation groups gain permanent protection for outstandingly remarkable values.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal land managers face additional administrative requirements. Some development and extractive uses may be restricted on designated segments. Infrastructure maintenance may require additional review processes.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes tribal cultural use of streams since time immemorial
- Protects streams with outstandingly remarkable values
- Preserves public access and private property rights
- Allows appropriate maintenance of existing infrastructure
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Designates certain Montana streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem as Wild and Scenic Rivers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect headwaters while balancing recreation, agriculture, and tribal interests"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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