conservation area

Just came across this, concerned what it might mean for the recreation opportunities and mining history in the area. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/millions-of-acres-proposed-as-new-conservation-area-in-montana.1324267/

Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a 5.8 million acre conservation area in southern Montana along the Idaho border. Comments are accepted until November 27, 2023. The Missouri Headwaters Conservation area, if approved will attempt to acquire private lands within the boundaries. FWS needs to...