Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 25Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1605; text: CR S1605)
• Mar 26Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1873-1874)

Summary

**What it does:** This bill adjusts the boundary of Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include an area called Scarper Ridge. **Who it affects:** - Visitors to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, who would gain access to additional recreational land - Local communities near Scarper Ridge - The National Park Service, which would manage the expanded area - Current landowners in the Scarper Ridge area (if privately owned land is involved) **What would change:** - Scarper Ridge would become part of the federal recreation area, bringing it under National Park Service management - The area would be subject to federal recreation and conservation rules - Public access and recreational opportunities would likely be enhanced in this location - Federal funding and resources would be available for maintaining and developing the area This type of boundary adjustment is common for national recreation areas as they evolve to include additional lands that complement their recreational and conservation missions.

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