Dalles Watershed Development Act
The Dalles Watershed Development Act would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the U.S. Forest Service, to convey about 150 acres of National Forest System land in the Mount Hood National Forest (described as “Parcel A” on a specific map) to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. The conveyance would occur after the City submits a written request within one year of enactment, and would be made without payment from the City (the City would cover the conveyance costs including a required land survey). The land would be transferred by quitclaim deed and could include additional terms to protect federal interests. The land must be used for public purposes, specifically municipal water supply and related infrastructure, with a reversion to the United States if used contrary to this purpose.
Key Points
- 1The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to convey approximately 150 acres of Mount Hood National Forest land (Parcel A) to the City of The Dalles, Oregon, after the City submits a request within one year of enactment.
- 2The conveyance would be without consideration (no payment from the City), but the City must pay all related administrative costs, including the land survey.
- 3The land transfer would be by quitclaim deed and could include terms the Secretary deems necessary to protect the United States’ interests; the conveyance would be subject to valid existing rights.
- 4The conveyed land must be used for public purposes, specifically municipal water supply and related infrastructure; if used in a way that conflicts with this, the land would revert to the United States.
- 5The exact acreage and legal description will be determined by a survey, based on a map titled “The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A” dated November 4, 2024, with minor map corrections allowed and public access to the map in Forest Service offices.