Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

2/8/2022, 11:40 PM

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness.

The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington

  • Elwha River,
  • Dungeness River,
  • Big Quilcene River,
  • Dosewallips River,
  • Duckabush River,
  • Hamma Hamma River,
  • South Fork Skokomish River,
  • Middle Fork Satsop River,
  • West Fork Satsop River,
  • Wynoochee River,
  • East Fork Humptulips River,
  • West Fork Humptulips River,
  • Quinault River,
  • Queets River,
  • Hoh River,
  • Bogachiel River,
  • South Fork Calawah River,
  • Sol Duc River, and
  • Lyre River.

The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 2642

Introduced on
2019-05-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/4/2020

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness.

The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington

  • Elwha River,
  • Dungeness River,
  • Big Quilcene River,
  • Dosewallips River,
  • Duckabush River,
  • Hamma Hamma River,
  • South Fork Skokomish River,
  • Middle Fork Satsop River,
  • West Fork Satsop River,
  • Wynoochee River,
  • East Fork Humptulips River,
  • West Fork Humptulips River,
  • Quinault River,
  • Queets River,
  • Hoh River,
  • Bogachiel River,
  • South Fork Calawah River,
  • Sol Duc River, and
  • Lyre River.

The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Forests, forestry, trees•
Washington State•
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Latest Summary12/9/2020

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation ...


Latest Action2/4/2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311.