Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988
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| Acronyms (colloquial) | AICA |
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| Nicknames | Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act |
| Enacted by | the 100th United States Congress |
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| Public law | Pub. L. 100–696 |
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The Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988, Public Law 100-696, enacted November 18, 1988, focuses on land conservation and related issues in Arizona, Idaho, and Minnesota. It also addresses art and preservation efforts by congress.[1]
President Ronald Reagan signed the "Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988," following the approval of a bill that authorized the minting of commemorative coins. He stated that the enactment of the conservation act would resolve constitutional concerns by ensuring that proceeds from the coin sales would be exclusively directed to the Capitol Preservation Fund[2]
The act was mired in some controversy when it was alleged that the biological opinion by the US Fish and Wildlife Service that the Mount Graham International Observatory construction would not affect an endangered squirrel species was thrown into question by the Sierra Club.[3] Ultimately the observatory was constructed.
Provisions
[edit]As a result of AICA multiple conservation areas were established including:
- San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area: Established to protect the riparian area and various resources in southern Arizona.[4]
- City of Rocks National Reserve: Established to preserve historical and cultural resources and maintain scenic quality in southern Idaho.[5]
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument: Established to preserve paleontological sites and promote research in southern Idaho.[6]
- Mount Graham International Observatory: Authorized a new observatory in the Pinaleño Mountains of Arizona.
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: Established a new unit of the National Park Service to protect the two major rivers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The National Park Services uses the provisions of the AICA to this day to ensure development does not impair the resources of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.[7]
- United States Capitol Preservation Commission: Established to oversee improvements and preservation of the United States Capitol.
- Senate Commission on Art: Provisions related to the Senate Commission on Art were established.
- House of Representatives Fine Arts Board: Established to oversee fine arts within the House of Representatives.
References
[edit]- ^ Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA (1988-11-18). "Text - S.2840 - 100th Congress (1987-1988): Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988". www.congress.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Statement on Signing the Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988 | Ronald Reagan". www.reaganlibrary.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ The Prescott Courier. The Prescott Courier.
- ^ "San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ Almo, Mailing Address: City of Rocks National Reserve P. O. Box 169; Us, ID 83312 Phone: 208-824-5901 Contact. "Laws & Policies - City Of Rocks National Reserve (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Hagerman, Mailing Address: PO Box 570; Us, ID 83332 Phone: 208 933-4105 Contact. "Enabling Legislation - Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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