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Read. Follow. Verify.Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act proposes new federal land and river protections
Last action · December 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Wild Olympics Wilderness and s Act proposes to designate specific federal lands as s and protect segments of rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This measure would restrict certain land-use activities within the identified areas to preserve their natural character.
The bill determines the long-term management and development rights for specific public lands and waterways in the Olympic Peninsula region, impacting local recreation, conservation, and resource management.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Olympic Peninsula residents
Residents may see changes in land-use regulations and recreational access on federal lands near their communities.
Recreational land users
Users of these public lands may face new restrictions on motorized access or activities within designated wilderness areas.
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