Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

Key Points

• This bill would expand the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by adding a new section called the Rim of the Valley Unit. This area includes land and water in Southern California that would now be managed by the National Park Service.
• People living near or visiting the Los Angeles area would have more protected natural space for hiking and outdoor activities. The National Park Service would take over managing these new lands to keep them preserved for the public.
• The plan protects existing water pipes and power lines already in the area. Companies can still fix or change these utilities, but they must try their best to avoid damaging the natural environment while doing their work.
• The goal is to preserve more open space and wildlife habitats in a busy urban region. By making it part of a national recreation area, the land gets federal protection against certain types of development.

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