1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act . 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) the streams designated as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System by the amendment made by section 4(a) are cherished by the people of the State of Montana and visitors from across the United States and around the world for their clean water, abundant fish and wildlife, spectacular natural settings, and outstanding recreational opportunities; (2) Indian Tribes have used the streams referred to in paragraph (1) for hunting, fishing, gathering, and other cultural purposes since time immemorial; (3) recreational activities (including fishing, hunting, camping, paddling, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, horseback riding, and wildlife watching) on the streams referred to in paragraph (1) and the surrounding land generate billions of dollars annually for the economy of the State of Montana; (4) the multi-billion dollar agricultural industry in the State of Montana thrives on the availability of clean water that originates in headwaters streams on Federal public land; (5) the streams referred to in paragraph (1)— (A) are national treasures; (B) possess outstandingly remarkable values; and (C) merit the high level of protection afforded by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. ) in order to maintain the benefits provided by the streams described in paragraphs (1) through (3) for future generations to enjoy; and (6) designation of select public land segments of the streams referred to in paragraph (1) under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. ) would recognize the importance of maintaining the values of each stream while— (A) preserving public access; (B) respecting private property rights; (C) allowing appropriate maintenance of existing infrastructure