A River Runs Through It Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10529 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10529

To provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation in the State of Montana.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 21, 2026

Mr. Zinke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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A BILL

To provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation in the State of Montana.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``A River Runs Through It Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. TITLE I--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 101. Designation of restoration areas. Sec. 102. Management of restoration areas. Sec. 103. Designation of backcountry areas. Sec. 104. Management of backcountry areas. TITLE II--RECREATION

Sec. 201. Recreation areas. Sec. 202. Winter recreation areas. Sec. 203. Over-snow vehicle trail corridor. Sec. 204. Establishment of new trails. Sec. 205. Shooting ranges. TITLE III--CONSERVATION

Sec. 301. Designation of wilderness. Sec. 302. Administration of wilderness. Sec. 303. Designation of conservation management areas. TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. 401. Maps and legal descriptions. Sec. 402. Protection of private property rights. Sec. 403. Fish and wildlife. Sec. 404. Tribal management and treaty rights.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act: (1) Collaboratively developed.--The term ``collaboratively developed'' means a proposal that is developed and implemented through a collaborative process that-- (A) includes multiple interested persons representing diverse interests; and (B) is transparent and nonexclusive. (2) Conservation management area.--The term ``conservation management area'' means a conservation management area designated by section 303(a)(1). (3) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``A River Runs Through It Act'' and dated September 2026. (4) Recreation area.--The term ``recreation area'' means a recreation area designated by section 201(a). (5) Restoration.--The term ``restoration'' has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). (6) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration area'' means a restoration area designated by section 101. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. (8) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Montana. (9) Wilderness area.--The term ``wilderness area'' means a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 301. (10) Winter recreation area.--The term ``winter recreation area'' means a winter recreation area designated by section 202(a).

TITLE I--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SEC. 101. DESIGNATION OF RESTORATION AREAS.

Subject to valid existing rights, there are designated as restoration areas in the State the following: (1) Ogden mountain restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 42,764 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Ogden Mountain Restoration Area''. (2) Lincoln gulch restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 26,495 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Lincoln Gulch Restoration Area''. (3) Marsh creek restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 32,256 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Marsh Creek Restoration Area''. (4) Coopers lake restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 20,481 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Coopers Lake Restoration Area''. (5) Seeley lake restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 37,541 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Seeley Lake Restoration Area''. (6) Clearwater restoration area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 24,096 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Clearwater Restoration Area''.

SEC. 102. MANAGEMENT OF RESTORATION AREAS.

(a) Purposes.--The purposes of the restoration areas are-- (1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest structures; (2) to enhance the restoration of Federal land; (3) to reduce the threat of uncharacteristic wildfire; (4) to restore historical forest patterns and fire regimes; (5) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and watershed function; (6) to protect and restore wildlife habitat, migration corridors, and connectivity pathways, including for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), species of conservation concern (as defined in section 219.9(c) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations), and sensitive species (as defined in Forest Service Manual 2600-Wildlife, Fish, And Sensitive Plant Habitat Management, Chapter 2670-Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Plants and Animals); (7) to facilitate research on impacts of forest restoration activities; (8) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values; (9) to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational and cultural resources, and other natural resource values; and (10) to maintain and improve ecological functions that provide ecosystem services, including water, clean air, and carbon sequestration. (b) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the restoration areas-- (A) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a); and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to the National Forest System; (ii) this Act; and (iii) any other applicable law (including regulations). (2) Priority.--Consistent with applicable law and this section, the Secretary shall ensure the implementation of restoration activities are a management priority in the restoration areas. (3) Wildland fire.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting preventative or responsive wildland fire operations in the restoration areas, consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a). (B) Prescribed fire.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall use prescribed burning to achieve the purposes described in subsection (a). (4) Vegetation management.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary from conducting a vegetation management project within a restoration area to enhance the restoration of land in accordance with this paragraph-- (i) to ensure forest growth, type, structure, composition, and function are representative of historical variability, disturbance regimes, and projected future climate variability; (ii) to maintain or restore forest ecosystem composition, patterns, and structure; (iii) to improve habitat of threatened or endangered species, species of conservation concern, or sensitive species; (iv) to protect and improve water quality; (v) to improve forest health and reduce the likelihood of insect or disease vectors significantly altering forest composition; and (vi) to protect key recreation infrastructure and resources, including structures, viewsheds, and campgrounds. (B) Requirement.--A vegetation management project within a restoration area shall be carried out-- (i) subject to-- (I) such policies and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and (II) applicable law (including regulations); and (ii) in a manner consistent with-- (I) one or more of the purposes described in subsection (a); and (II) any applicable recovery plan or conservation plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (5) Roads.-- (A) Permanent roads.--The construction of permanent roads within a restoration area shall be allowed only in areas in which permanent road construction is permitted as of the date of enactment of this Act. (B) Temporary roads.-- (i) Construction.--The construction of temporary roads within a restoration area shall be allowed only as necessary to implement a vegetation management project carried out in accordance with this section. (ii) Closure.-- (I) In general.--Temporary roads constructed within a restoration area after the date of enactment of this Act shall not be open for public use. (II) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall ensure that temporary roads constructed in a restoration area under this section are closed for public use. (iii) Removal.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed, the Secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed to implement the vegetation management project under clause (i). (C) Existing roads.-- (i) Assessment.--As part of any vegetation management project carried out under paragraph (4), in accordance with clause (ii), the Secretary shall assess the effect of existing roads (as of the date of enactment of this Act) within the project area on aquatic ecosystems. (ii) Contents.--The Secretary shall ensure that an assessment carried out under clause (i) is consistent with subpart A of part 212 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (iii) Decommissioning.--To the extent practicable, within the restoration areas, the Secretary shall decommission National Forest System roads that the Secretary has determined are unneeded, temporary roads no longer being utilized for project purposes, and unauthorized routes-- (I) subject to the availability of appropriations; and (II) in accordance with applicable law. (iv) Exception.--Nothing in this section prevents the Secretary from rerouting, realigning or relocating a needed permanent road in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act to protect natural resources within a restoration area from degradation, reduce sedimentation, or protect streams. (6) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in restoration areas, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue-- (A) subject to-- (i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and (ii) applicable law; and (B) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a). (7) Motorized vehicles.--The use of motorized vehicles in the restoration areas shall be permitted only on roads, trails, and areas designated for such use. (c) Collaboration.--In developing and implementing restoration projects in the restoration areas, the Secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration areas. (d) Conforming Map Correction.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with section 294.11 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), and other applicable law (including regulations), shall modify the maps of inventoried roadless areas to exclude the portions of inventoried roadless areas within the restoration areas.

SEC. 103. DESIGNATION OF BACKCOUNTRY AREAS.

(a) Secretary Defined.--In sections 103 and 104, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Establishment of Backcountry Areas.--Subject to valid existing rights, the following areas in the State are designated as backcountry areas: (1) Hoodoo mountain backcountry area.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 17,083 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Hoodoo Mountain Backcountry Area''. (2) Wales creek backcountry area.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 13,667 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Wales Creek Backcountry Area''.

SEC. 104. MANAGEMENT OF BACKCOUNTRY AREAS.

(a) Purposes.--The purposes of the backcountry areas are-- (1) to protect and restore wildlife habitat, migration corridors, and connectivity pathways, including for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); (2) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest structures that reduce the threat of uncharacteristic wildfire and restore historic forest patterns and fire regimes; (3) to enhance the restoration of Federal land; (4) to provide for wildlife dependent recreations opportunities, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography, and quiet recreation; (5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values; (6) to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational and cultural resources, and other natural resource values; and (7) to maintain and improve ecological functions that provide ecosystem services, including water, clean air, and carbon sequestration. (b) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the backcountry areas-- (A) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a); and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the 2021 Missoula Field Office Resource Management Plan (as in effect as of the date of enactment); (ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); (iii) this Act; and (iv) any other applicable law (including regulations). (2) Priority.--Consistent with applicable law and this section, the Secretary shall ensure the implementation of restoration activities are a management priority in the backcountry areas. (c) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located within a backcountry area is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (d) Release of Wilderness Study Areas.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the public lands within the Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Study Area and Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area in the State have been adequately studied for wilderness designation and shall no longer be subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)).

TITLE II--RECREATION

SEC. 201. RECREATION AREAS.

(a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, there are designated as recreation areas in the State the following: (1) Bartlett creek recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 6,619 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Bartlett Creek Recreation Area''. (2) Sandbar creek recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 4,012 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Sandbar Creek Recreation Area''. (3) Lodgepole creek recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 24,058 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Lodgepole Creek Recreation Area''. (4) Rice ridge recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 10,958 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Rice Ridge Recreation Area''. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the recreation areas is to preserve and enhance the recreational opportunities within the recreation areas (including opportunities for mountain bike and off-highway vehicle recreation, where appropriate), while conserving the wildlife, cultural, and other natural resource values of the recreation areas. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the recreation areas-- (A) to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational and cultural resources, and other natural resource values of the recreation areas; (B) in accordance with-- (i) this section; and (ii) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; and (C) in a manner consistent with-- (i) any applicable recovery plan or conservation plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and (ii) the seasonal vehicle designations on motorized vehicles contained within the United States Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lincoln Ranger District/ Upper Blackfoot Valley, dated 2019, and the United States Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, Lolo National Forest Seeley Lake Ranger District, dated July 10, 2020, including any amendments to those seasonal vehicle designations. (2) Management plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the recreation areas. (B) Consultation.--In developing the management plan required under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with-- (i) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and (ii) members of the public. (C) Contents.--The management plan developed under subparagraph (A) shall-- (i) identify opportunities to establish new motor vehicle trails in Bartlett and Sandbar Creek Recreation Areas that-- (I) create challenging riding opportunities for riders of varying skill levels; and (II) create loop trails; (ii) identify opportunities to establish new mountain bike trails in Lodgepole Creek and Rice Ridge Recreation Areas; (iii) allow the use of over-snow vehicles in Lodgepole Creek Recreation Area-- (I) during periods of adequate snow coverage; (II) in accordance with-- (aa) this section; and (bb) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (III) according to the seasonal use restrictions on over-snow vehicles contained in the United States Forest Service Seeley Lake Ranger District Over-The-Snow Motor Vehicle Use Map, dated December 1, 2014 (as amended); and (IV) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary. (iv) include measures necessary to protect natural and cultural resources, including wildlife and aquatic habitat; and (v) emphasize the education of users of recreation areas, through signage, visitor contacts, and enforcement, of the important values of, and regulations governing, the recreation areas. (3) Use of motorized vehicles.-- (A) In general.--Beginning on the date on which the management plan developed under paragraph (2) takes effect, except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the recreation areas shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated by the management plan for motorized use. (B) Lodgepole creek recreation area winter use.-- Except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of over-snow vehicles shall be permitted within the Lodgepole Creek Recreation Area only in areas designated by the management plan developed in accordance with section 201(c)(2), and in accordance with section 202(b)(2). (4) Incorporation of acquired land and interests.--Any land or interest in land that is located in a recreation area that is acquired by the United States shall-- (A) become part of the recreation area; and (B) be managed in accordance with-- (i) the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the ``Weeks Law'') (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.); (ii) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (iii) this section; and (iv) other applicable laws (including regulations). (d) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the recreation areas is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

SEC. 202. WINTER RECREATION AREAS.

(a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, there are designated as winter recreation areas in the State the following: (1) Copper bowls winter recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 5,182 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as the ``Copper Bowls Winter Recreation Area''. (2) North/elsina bowls winter recreation area.--Certain Federal land in the State, comprising approximately 6,932 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as the ``North/Elsina Bowls Winter Recreation Area''. (b) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the winter recreation area-- (A) to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational, and cultural resources, and other natural resource values of the winter recreation area; (B) in accordance with-- (i) this section; and (ii) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (C) in a manner consistent with any applicable recovery plan or conservation plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and (D) other applicable laws (including regulations). (2) Use of over-snow vehicles.--The use of over-snow vehicles shall be allowed in the winter recreation areas-- (A) during periods of adequate snow coverage; (B) in accordance with-- (i) this section; and (ii) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (C) consistent with the seasonal use restrictions on over-snow vehicles contained in the United States Forest Service Lincoln Ranger District Over-The-Snow Motor Vehicle Use Map, dated November 8, 2018 (as amended); and the United States Forest Service Seeley Lake Ranger District Over-The-Snow Motor Vehicle Use Map, dated December 1, 2014; (D) other applicable laws (including regulations); and (E) subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (c) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall manage motorized recreation activities in the winter recreation area-- (1) to prohibit degradation of natural and cultural resources in the winter recreation area; and (2) to prevent intrusion into adjacent wilderness areas, including Tribally managed wilderness.

SEC. 203. OVER-SNOW VEHICLE TRAIL CORRIDOR.

(a) In General.--To provide for over-snow vehicle access between the North/Elsina winter recreation area around the eastern boundary of the Mission Mountains Wilderness Additions designated by section 301, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall designate an over-snow vehicle connector trail corridor as generally depicted on the map (hereafter in this section referred to as the ``trail corridor''), which shall not exceed 200 feet in width. (b) Management of Trail Corridor.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the trail corridor-- (A) to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational and cultural resources, and other natural resource values of the trail corridor; (B) to maintain their wilderness character, notwithstanding that the lands are not designated as wilderness; (C) in accordance with-- (i) this section; and (ii) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (D) in a manner consistent with any applicable recovery plan or conservation plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); (E) other applicable laws (including regulations); and (F) subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (2) Prohibition on commercial timber harvest.--Commercial timber harvests shall be prohibited within the trail corridor. (3) Prohibition on motorized vehicles.--Except as provided in paragraph (4), the use of motorized vehicles within the trail corridor is prohibited, and no new permanent or temporary roads shall be allowed within the trail corridor. (4) Use of over-snow vehicles.-- (A) In general.--The use of over-snow vehicles shall be allowed in the trail corridor-- (i) only for use by over-snow vehicles with a width of less than 60 inches; (ii) during periods of adequate snow coverage; and (iii) in accordance with-- (I) this section; and (II) subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (B) Management.--The Secretary shall manage the use of over-snow vehicles within the trail corridor-- (i) to prohibit degradation of natural and cultural resources in the trail corridor; and (ii) to prevent intrusion into adjacent wilderness areas, including Tribally managed wilderness. (c) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the trail corridor is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

SEC. 204. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TRAILS.

(a) Construction.-- (1) Construction authorized.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, and in accordance with subsection (b), if the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, determines that the construction of the trails described in paragraph (2) may be carried out in accordance with subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide for the construction of the trails. (2) Trails.--The trails referred to in paragraph (1) are the recreational trails for motorized uses and the recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses generally depicted on the Map. (3) Modifications.--As the Secretary determines to be necessary, the Secretary may modify the trails constructed under this subsection. (4) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--To reduce or eliminate the need for Federal expenditures to construct a route under this subsection, the route may be constructed through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal sources. (b) Applicable Law.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with-- (1) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; and (2) this Act. (c) Savings Clause.--The Secretary shall not consider the establishment of three new motorized connecting trails in the areas generally depicted on the Map to impact the trail density on the Lincoln Ranger District for purposes of an applicable biological opinion prepared under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536). (d) Expanded Recreation Opportunities.-- (1) In general.--If a local collaborative group submits to the Secretary, by not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a collaboratively developed proposal to improve recreational opportunities, including motorized and nonmotorized trails, the Secretary-- (A) shall promptly initiate a decision making process in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations) to consider the proposal; and (B) subject to appropriations, and in accordance with subsection (d), may provide for the construction of any recreational infrastructure included in the proposal. (2) Deadline.--The Secretary shall complete the analysis required by paragraph (1)(A) by not later than 3 years after the date on which the Secretary receives the applicable collaboratively developed proposal.

SEC. 205. SHOOTING RANGES.

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall assess whether the shooting ranges identified in section 123 of the EXPLORE Act (Public Law 118-234; 16 U.S.C. 8423) include sites that are reasonably accessible from Lincoln, Montana.

TITLE III--CONSERVATION

SEC. 301. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.

In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Scapegoat wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land administered by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 48,930 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Scapegoat Wilderness designated by the first section of Public Law 92-395 (86 Stat. 578; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). (2) Bob marshall wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land administered by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 49,736 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness designated under section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132). (3) Mission mountains wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land administered by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 2,878 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Mission Mountain Wilderness designated by the second section of Public Law 93-632 (16 U.S.C. 1132). (4) Nevada mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 28,871 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Nevada Mountain Wilderness''.

SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.

(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Livestock.--The grazing of livestock and the maintenance of existing facilities relating to grazing in the wilderness areas, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96-617). (c) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), within the wilderness areas, the Secretary may take any measures that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines appropriate, the coordination of the activities with a State or local agency. (d) Adjacent Management.-- (1) In general.--The designation of a wilderness area shall not create any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness area. (2) Non-wilderness activities.--The fact that non- wilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness area shall not preclude the conduct of those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area.

SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AREAS.

(a) Establishment of Conservation Management Areas.-- (1) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there are designated as conservation management areas in the State the following: (A) Continental divide conservation management area.--Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 31,653 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Continental Divide Conservation Management Area''. (B) Stonewall conservation management area.-- Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 13,089 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, which shall be known as the ``Stonewall Conservation Management Area''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of the conservation management areas are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational, scenic, historical, cultural, fish, wildlife, roadless, and ecological values of the conservation management areas. (3) Management.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the conservation management areas-- (i) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the conservation management areas; and (ii) in accordance with-- (I) the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to the National Forest System; (II) this section; and (III) any other applicable law (including regulations). (B) Uses.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the conservation management areas that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in paragraph (2). (ii) Motorized vehicles.-- (I) In general.--The use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management areas shall be permitted only on roads, trails, and areas designated for use by motorized vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act. (II) New system roads or temporary roads.--Except as provided in subclause (III), no new system roads or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management areas. (III) Exceptions.--Nothing in subclause (I) or (II) prohibits the Secretary from-- (aa) rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary; (bb) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes (including noxious weed eradication or grazing management); or (cc) responding to an emergency. (iii) Grazing.--The Secretary shall permit grazing within the conservation management areas, if established on the date of enactment of this Act-- (I) subject to-- (aa) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and (bb) all applicable laws; and (II) in a manner consistent with-- (aa) the purposes described in paragraph (2); and (bb) the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96-617). (iv) Vegetation management.--Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary from conducting vegetation management projects within the conservation management areas-- (I) subject to-- (aa) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and (bb) all applicable laws (including regulations); and (II) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in paragraph (2). (C) Adjacent management.-- (i) In general.--The designation of the conservation management areas shall not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the conservation management areas. (ii) Effect.--The fact that activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within the conservation management areas shall not preclude the conduct of the activities or uses outside the boundary of the conservation management areas. (D) Incorporation of acquired land and interests.-- Any land or interest in land that is located in a conservation management area that is acquired by the United States shall-- (i) become part of the conservation management area; and (ii) be managed in accordance with-- (I) the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the ``Weeks Law'') (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.); (II) any laws (including regulations) applicable to the National Forest System; (III) this subsection; and (IV) any other applicable law (including regulations). (E) Interpretation.--In consultation with Tribal Nations, the Secretary shall incorporate into the management of the conservation management areas-- (i) public education and interpretation regarding the cultural significance, Native American history, and other historical uses of the conservation management areas; and (ii) Native American place names within the conservation management areas. (4) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the conservation management areas is withdrawn from-- (A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (b) Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area Addition.-- Section 3065 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (16 U.S.C. 539r) is amended in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Area included.--The Conservation Management Area shall consist of-- ``(i) approximately 195,073 acres of Federal land managed by the Forest Service and 13,087 acres of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, as generally depicted on the map; and ``(ii) approximately 18,126 acres of Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, as generally depicted on the map entitled `A River Runs Through It Act' and dated Sept 2026.''.

TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

SEC. 401. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of-- (1) the restoration areas; (2) the recreation areas; (3) the winter recreation areas; (4) any Federal land used for a shooting range on which a shooting range is established under section 205; (5) the conservation management areas; (6) the addition to the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area designated by clause (ii) of section 3065(b)(1)(B) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (16 U.S.C. 539r(b)(1)(B)) (as added by section 303(b)(1)); and (7) the wilderness areas. (b) Force of Law.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions. (c) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

SEC. 402. PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Nothing in this Act-- (1) affects the ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Federal land); (2) requires any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property; or (3) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land.

SEC. 403. FISH AND WILDLIFE.

Nothing in this Act affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife.

SEC. 404. TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND TREATY RIGHTS.

Nothing in this Act alters, modifies, enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe, including off- reservation reserved rights, or affects tribally managed lands. <all>