Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

The Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act would expand the recreation area to include specific lands and waters in Oregon, directly affecting management of these areas and communities and tribes in the affected regions. It designates 24 river segments in Oregon as "wild" or "recreational" under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with detailed descriptions of each segment's location and length. The bill requires a 5-year study of the expanded area, including assessments of natural values like streams, wetlands, and plant species, followed by management plan revisions to protect these values. It also includes provisions for tribal access to cultural sites and maintains existing protections under the Northwest Forest Plan and Roadless Rule for the expanded area.