Navy Snags Arizona Desert for Three-Year Border Fortress
Published Date: 7/25/2025
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Summary
The government is setting aside about 285 acres in Yuma County, Arizona, for the Navy to use for border security. This land won’t be available for mining, selling, or settling for the next 3 years. The Navy will now be in charge of managing this area during that time.
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285 acres reserved for Navy use
About 285 acres of Federal land in Yuma County, Arizona are set aside for use by the Department of the Navy for border security for a period of 3 years. During that 3-year withdrawal the land is not available for settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, mineral leasing laws, and geothermal leasing laws, and administrative jurisdiction is transferred to the Department of the Navy.
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