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S 945119th CongressIn Committee
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Introduced: Mar 11, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-Oregon)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act expands the recreation area into Oregon and designates additional wild and scenic river segments.
Key Points
- 1Adds approximately 555 acres in Oregon to the Smith River National Recreation Area
- 2Designates 24 new wild river segments in Oregon's North Fork Smith River watershed
- 3Requires study and management plan updates
- 4Protects tribal rights and cultural access
- 5Maintains existing wilderness and roadless area protections
Impact Areas
Federal land managementOregon and California land useRecreational accessTribal rights and cultural resourcesWilderness conservation
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