Would Wild and Scenic River designation for the Amargosa River affect any private property?
No. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act applies only to publicly-owned lands. BLM had included the Wild and Scenic overlay on two parcels of private property along the river corridor; the bill has modified the BLM’s recommendation to eliminate the overlay so that there is no confusion. • Would Wild and Scenic River designation for the Amargosa River affect existing access? No. There is an established 4 wheel drive trail in the recreational section of the River that runs along the river corridor between Sperry Wash and Dumont Dunes. Access to this area will not be affected. • Would Wild and Scenic River designation for the Amargosa River affect existing water rights? This is unlikely to have any effect on existing water rights. There is a federal reserved water right that would be granted with Wild and Scenic River designation; however, it is a junior water right and it is not automatically granted. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act specifically states that water rights fall under the jurisdict
