Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
The Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act designates portions of Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service land in Oregon as wilderness and recreation areas, specifically expanding the Rogue Canyon and Molalla Recreation Areas and adding land to the Wild Rogue Wilderness. It also withdraws certain Federal land in Curry and Josephine Counties from mineral and other resource extraction, and requires a wildfire risk assessment and mitigation plan. The bill aims to protect and enhance recreational, ecological, and scenic values within these areas.
Key provisions
- Designates portions of BLM and Forest Service land as wilderness and recreation areas.
- Expands the Wild Rogue Wilderness by approximately 59,512 acres.
- Withdraws Federal land in Curry and Josephine Counties from mineral and geothermal leasing.
- Requires a wildfire risk assessment and a wildfire mitigation plan.
- Prohibits new road construction within designated recreation areas, except for maintenance.
- Establishes a process for administering recreation areas consistent with relevant laws.
- Requires the preparation and public availability of maps and legal descriptions for designated areas.
- Addresses tribal rights related to the withdrawal of Federal land.
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management
- Forest Service
- Oregon Residents
- Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts
- Local Communities near Federal Land
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