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San Manuel Nation seeks exchange of national forest parcels to protect Arrowhead Springs and consolidate reservation lands
Summary
HR 3925 would exchange roughly 1,400 acres of U.S. Forest Service land for approximately the same acreage owned by the San Manuel Nation to protect the Arrowhead Springs landmark and consolidate tribal lands for stewardship and wildfire mitigation.
HR 3925, the San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act, would direct an exchange of roughly 1,400 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in the San Bernardino National Forest for an approximately equal amount of tribal land, a swap the tribe says is needed to consolidate holdings, protect the culturally significant Arrowhead Springs landmark, and improve wildfire and land management.
Councilman Joe Morongo of the San Manuel Nation described a seven‑year administrative effort that began in 2017 and included multiple proposals and property acquisitions. Morongo said the tribe spent more than $4 million acquiring replacement parcels…
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