Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2765 Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2765

Bill 118 hr 2765, also known as the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to designate certain areas in the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park in the state of Washington as wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers.

The bill seeks to protect and preserve the natural beauty and ecological diversity of these areas by prohibiting certain activities such as logging, mining, and motorized vehicles. It also aims to enhance recreational opportunities for visitors by promoting activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing.

If passed, the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act would designate over 126,000 acres of land as wilderness areas and over 460 miles of rivers as wild and scenic rivers. This designation would provide additional protections for these areas and ensure that they remain pristine for future generations to enjoy. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect these areas from development and exploitation, while opponents may argue that the designation of wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers could restrict access to these areas for certain activities. Overall, the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park in Washington state.

Congressional Summary of HR 2765

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2765

Bill HR 2765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2765 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2765's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of May 8, 2023