Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Bill 119 s 888, also known as the Oregon Wildlands Act, aims to designate certain land in Oregon as wilderness and national recreation areas. The bill specifically targets land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the state.

The legislation seeks to protect these areas by withdrawing them from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under public land laws. This includes location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, as well as operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.

Additionally, the bill would withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from these activities to further preserve the natural beauty and resources of the region. Overall, the Oregon Wildlands Act aims to conserve and protect these lands for future generations to enjoy, while also ensuring that they are not exploited for commercial or industrial purposes.