This bill expands the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in California by adding approximately 5,658 acres of land, marshes, tidal flats, salt ponds, and open waters to the refuge's boundaries. The expansion affects four counties in the San Francisco Bay Area: Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma. The bill directs the Interior Department to acquire the new lands only from willing sellers through donation, purchase, or exchange—specifically prohibiting the use of eminent domain or condemnation. The bill emphasizes that the federal government should request funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in future budget submissions to support these acquisitions, and it requires public participation in developing a land protection plan for the expanded area. The legislation also makes minor technical corrections to related federal wildlife refuge laws and allows the refuge to prioritize recreational activities like hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education.
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