California's federal lawmakers are pushing for the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by adding over 118,000 acres of the Rim of the Valley corridor. This push faces opposition as the Trump administration seeks funding cuts, raising concerns that the area may be severed from the National Park system. Proponents argue that this legislation would improve land management, protect wildlife corridors, and enhance public access to parks and green spaces in the region, promoting better connectivity for outdoor enthusiasts.
"What this is intended to do is to open up access into our national forest and state parks for the public. So you add land, but you also add a lot of connectivity by doing this."
Proponents say the legislation, if successful, would pave the way for cohesive management of the expansive area, as well as access to federal funding and expertise.
California's federal lawmakers are reviving plans for a vast expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
The Rim of the Valley corridor is a noncontiguous area that stretches from the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains to the Verdugo and the San Gabriel mountains.
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