City Council
MEETING DATE: 3/25/2015
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Support for the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015
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FROM:
Charlie McClendon, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015.
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BACKGROUND:
Council discussed the California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015 during the study session on March 11, 2015. The legislation was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein. Council asked that a resolution of support be placed on the agenda for consideration and adoption.
DISCUSSION:
The legislation would preserve areas that encompass steep mountains, winding canyons, free flowing rivers, and rugged desert landscapes, including the proposed Sand to Snow and Mojave Trails National Monument; the proposed Golden Valley, Kingston Range, Indian Pass, Palo Verde wilderness additions; the Great Falls Basin, Avawatz Mountains, Soda Mountains, Buzzards Peak, Milpitas Wash wilderness area; additions to Joshua Tree National Park; the Castle Mountains addition to the Mojave National Preserve; wilderness additions to Death Valley National Park; the Amargosa, Deep Creek, Whitewater, and Surprise Canyon wild and scenic rivers; the Flat Top Mesa and Black Buttes Area of Critical Environmental Concern; and the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution