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Proposed Oregon Recreation and Wilderness Expansion

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6415

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This amendment proposes designating two new recreation areas in Oregon, expanding the Wild Rogue Wilderness, and withdrawing specific federal lands from mining and mineral leasing. It also mandates new wildfire risk assessments and mitigation planning for these areas.

Why it matters

The amendment changes land management rules for approximately 128,000 acres of federal land in Oregon, restricting future mining and mineral development while requiring new wildfire mitigation plans for nearby communities.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Oregon residents

Residents near the affected federal lands will see changes in land management, road access, and wildfire mitigation planning.

Directly affected

Mining and mineral companies

These companies are prohibited from future entry, appropriation, or mineral leasing on the designated federal lands.

Directly affected

Indian Tribes

The amendment includes provisions to ensure that existing treaty rights are not altered or diminished.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this amendment affect my ability to hunt or fish on these lands?
The amendment states that existing recreational uses, including hunting and fishing, are not restricted on the lands withdrawn in Curry and Josephine Counties, provided they were allowed on the date of enactment.
Does this change how wildfires are managed in these areas?
The amendment requires new wildfire risk assessments and mitigation plans, but explicitly states it does not alter the Secretary's existing authority to conduct wildland fire operations.

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Integration of Wildfire Planning into Land Designation

The amendment explicitly links the creation of new recreation areas to mandatory, time-bound wildfire risk assessments and mitigation planning, reflecting a shift toward proactive fire management in land-use legislation.

Bureau of Land ManagementOregon Governor's Council on Wildfire Response

Connected Entities

Ron Wyden, Oregon Governor's Council on Wildfire Response, Molalla Recreation Area and 4 more
PersonRon Wyden“U.S. Senator from Oregon”Map →
OrganizationOregon Governor's Council on Wildfire Response“Consulted for wildfire risk assessments”Map →
locationMolalla Recreation Area“New recreation area designation”Map →
locationWild Rogue Wilderness“Area slated for expansion”Map →
PersonMerkley“U.S. Senator from Oregon”Map →
locationRogue Canyon Recreation Area“New recreation area designation”Map →
OrganizationBureau of Land Management“Responsible for managing the designated recreation areas”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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