M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

River Designations: Various segments of the Gila River system are designated as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers, which classifies them under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Section 2(b)).

Fish Habitat Restoration: The bill allows for the construction of new native fish habitat restoration projects, such as fish barriers, to help recover species like the Gila Trout (Section 2(g)(5)(B)).

Protection of Existing Rights: The act ensures that existing rights, such as grazing permits, water rights, and valid mining/mineral leases, are not abrogated (Section 2(g)(1)).

Protection of Treaty Rights: The bill explicitly states that it does not alter, modify, or extinguish the reserved treaty rights of any Indian Tribe regarding hunting, fishing, gathering, or cultural rights (Section 2(g)(8)).

National Monument Expansion: The boundary of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is revised to incorporate approximately 440 acres of land (Section 3(b)(1)(A)).

Land Withdrawal Restrictions: All Federal land within the boundaries of the covered river segments is withdrawn from entry, appropriation, disposal, and various forms of mining and mineral/geothermal leasing (Section 2(c)).

Transfer of Land Jurisdiction: Administrative jurisdiction over approximately 440 acres of land is transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior, which modifies the boundaries of the Gila National Forest (Section 3(a) and 3(b)(2)).