86,400 acres Bureau of Land Management
             64,400 acres US Forest Service
             23,000 acres Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
             8,500 acres California Department of Parks & Recreation
             34,500 acres Other State of California agencies
             55,200 acres Private land

Although the monument designation only applies to Federal land, all agencies will work, coordinate, consult and cooperate to provide consistent management for the entire area.

Answer: To preserve the nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational and scientific values found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains and to secure now and for future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the magnificent vistas, wildlife, land forms, recreational opportunities and natural and               cultural resources in the mountains.

Answer:  The land within the Monument boundary has many different owners and resource values that are nationally important.  This Monument will serve as a new conservation model in that it will provide quality and consistent service to the public without any agency or group having to give up their jurisdiction. Monument status is important to the land in that it brings all of these agencies together to develop a unified management approach that will increase public service and resource protection.

Answer:  The Act provides for continued access to federally owned land within the boundaries of the monument. 

Answer: No. The legislation applies only to Federal land.  Monument designation does not affect any property rights held by any Indian reservations, the State of California, or private landowners. Nothing in the establishment of the National Monument will affect any property rights within the boundaries of the monument.  The monument legislation specifically prohibits the establishment of buffer zones around the monument.

Answer: Key management goals for the monument include providing recreation opportunities and visitor services for people to experience and enjoy the biological resources and scenic values of the monument.  The management plan will include provisions to continue recreational use of the area.  Until the completion of the management plan, the area will be managed in a manner substantially consistent with current management.  Most existing recreation uses will continue.  Some adjustments to recreation activities may be necessary in order to provide protection for the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep.  Such adjustments would be necessary regardless of monument designation.

Answer:  Yes.  The public will be involved in the development of the management plan for the monument.  A variety of interests are represented on the Monument Advisory Committee which will help to develop the management plan.  Private land owners, holders of valid existing rights within the monument boundaries, and the general public will be asked to participate in the planning process. 

Answer:   It is made up of representatives from adjacent communities, state and County government, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and other local organizations.

Answer:  The agencies will consult with representatives of the tribe during the preparation and implementation of the management plan.

Answer:  Although some vehicle access currently exists, much of the area within the monument is currently classified as wilderness, or is otherwise inaccessible to vehicles due to rugged terrain.  Interim monument management will continue in a manner substantially consistent with existing management. Some changes in designations may occur as a result of actions needed to protect bighorn sheep and other species.

Answer:  Federal lands within the monument are withdrawn from mineral leasing and from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws.  Valid existing rights within the monument boundary are not affected.

Answer:  Agencies may seek to acquire additional lands within the monument boundaries.  Such acquisitions may only occur by donation, or by exchange or purchase from a willing seller.  Fair market value will be offered for land acquired within the monument.  Permanent conservation easements may also be sought to further the purposes of the monument while retaining land in non-Federal ownership.

Answer:  Existing grazing rights are not affected by monument designation.

Answer: No.  An Act of Congress would be required to create a national park and national parks are managed by the National Park Service.

Answer: The BLM and Forest Service permits hunting within the National Monument in accordance with applicable laws of the United States and the State of California.  Please check with each agency to determine regulations.