Establishment of the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The President just created the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California to protect a huge volcanic area rich in Indigenous history, rare plants, and wildlife. This new monument covers parts of three national forests and honors the cultural and spiritual importance of the land to local Tribes. Visitors and communities can expect new protections starting now, with no immediate costs to the public.
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5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
224,676 Acres Reserved as New Monument
On January 14, 2025, the President established the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument and reserved about 224,676 acres of Federal land within portions of the Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests. Those Federal lands are withdrawn from public entry, mining claims, and mineral and geothermal leasing, and are to be managed as a national monument.
Existing Grazing Allowed; No New Grazing Allotments
The Secretary will continue to allow livestock grazing under existing permits and allotments within the monument, but the Secretary shall not issue new grazing permits or designate new allotments on Federal lands in the monument where grazing is not currently allowed. This rule applies under existing laws and regulations.
Management Plan Due in Three Years
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, must prepare a management plan for the monument within 3 years of January 14, 2025. The plan must address continued outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, wildfire risk reduction, scientific research, and may set rules and travel restrictions to protect the monument's objects.
Motorized Travel Limited to Existing Routes
Motorized vehicle use in the monument is allowed only on roads and trails that were documented in USDA Forest Service route inventories as of January 14, 2025. Any new roads or trails for motorized public use can be designated only for public safety or to protect the objects described in the proclamation.
Temporary Closures to Protect Tribal Activities
The Secretary shall consider temporary closures of specific portions of the monument to protect the privacy of cultural, religious, and gathering activities by members of Tribal Nations. These closures are for the protection of cultural activities and sites.
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