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Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2006
Our Position: support, with concerns
Bill Number: S3854
Sponsor: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) Leading co-sponsor Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR)
Legislative Session: 2006
The bill seeks to protect 128,400 acres of the Mount Hood National Forest as Wilderness and protect 81 miles of rivers as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill also has a number of other provisions related to an assessment for forest stewardship, a regional transportation plan and access to native foods by Tribes.
Status
This bill was introduced September 6, 2006. On Sep 27, 2006 it was sent to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; hearings were held.
Contact
Sean Cosgrove
Senior Washington Representative
National Forests and Endangered Species
sean.cosgrove@sierraclub.org
202-547-1141
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