Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
This bill designates approximately 126,554 acres of land in Washington's Olympic National Forest as new or expanded wilderness areas, including 14 specific wilderness areas like Lost Creek Wilderness and Gates of the Elwha Wilderness. It also designates numerous river segments as "wild and scenic" rivers with specific classifications (wild, scenic, or recreational), including portions of the Elwha, Dungeness, and Quinault rivers. The bill establishes management provisions for these areas under existing wilderness and wild and scenic river laws, requiring maps and legal descriptions to be filed with Congress after enactment. The designations preserve existing rights and do not affect treaty rights of Native American tribes. This legislation aims to protect these natural areas from development while maintaining existing uses and rights.
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Introduction
Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 20, 2023
Last action Jun 18, 2024
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Jun 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-184.
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Dec 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Jul 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
upper
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Apr 20, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Patty Murray
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