San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025

Wilderness Designations: The bill designates several areas—Condor Peak, San far Gabriel additions, Sheep Mountain additions, and Yerba Buena—as wilderness, which provides protection for these Federal lands (Section 101).

Fire Management: The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to carry out activities necessary for the control of fire, insects, or disease to protect the wilderness areas (Section 102(b)).

Fish and Wildlife Protection: The Secretary of Agriculture may conduct management activities to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, or plant populations and habitats (Section 102(c)).

Recreational Activities: The bill ensures that recreational rock climbing and horseback riding can continue within the designated wilderness areas (Section 102(f) and Section 102(j)).

Tribal Access and Privacy: Indian Tribes are ensured access to the designated lands for traditional cultural and religious purposes, and the Secretary may temporarily close specific areas to the general public upon a Tribe's request to protect their privacy (Section 123).

Water Facility Continuity: Existing water transport or diversion facilities in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness may be authorized to continue operation, maintenance, and reconstruction (Section 124(a)).

Restrictions on Land Use: The wilderness areas are withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under public land laws, as well as from mining laws and the operation of mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws (Section 102(g)).

Limited Access for General Public: To protect the privacy of Indian Tribes during traditional cultural and religious activities, certain portions of the wilderness or river areas may be temporarily closed to the general public (Section 123(b)).