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To establish certain conservation and recreation areas in the State of California, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-827| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Juan Vargas

Juan Vargas

Democratic Representative

California

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the state of California approximately 934 acres of specified public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in San Diego County, upon termination of all mining claims to such lands, to be managed in accordance with the provisions of the California Wilderness Act. On the submission of an application by Imperial County, California, the Department of Transportation shall seek a conveyance from Interior of approximately 3,500 acres of BLM-administered land adjacent to the Imperial County Holtville Airport in Imperial County, California, for purposes of airport expansion. The bill establishes the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in California to conserve, protect, and enhance its plant and wildlife values and nationally significant resources. The area shall consist of approximately 81,880 acres of certain public lands in Imperial County. Interior shall manage specified lands in the management area to preserve their character for eventual inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Feb 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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To establish certain conservation and recreation areas in the State of California, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-827| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the state of California approximately 934 acres of specified public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in San Diego County, upon termination of all mining claims to such lands, to be managed in accordance with the provisions of the California Wilderness Act. On the submission of an application by Imperial County, California, the Department of Transportation shall seek a conveyance from Interior of approximately 3,500 acres of BLM-administered land adjacent to the Imperial County Holtville Airport in Imperial County, California, for purposes of airport expansion. The bill establishes the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in California to conserve, protect, and enhance its plant and wildlife values and nationally significant resources. The area shall consist of approximately 81,880 acres of certain public lands in Imperial County. Interior shall manage specified lands in the management area to preserve their character for eventual inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Juan Vargas

Juan Vargas

Democratic Representative

California

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCaliforniaLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection