Oregon Wildlands

The Oregon Wildlands Act, passed in the 2019 public lands package, brought together longstanding efforts to protect some outstanding rivers and wild landscapes in Oregon. It designated 30,621 acres of Wilderness in Devils Staircase, and protected 256 new Wild and Scenic River miles. It includes Wild and Scenic River protections for tributaries of the lower Rogue River, which alone accounts for $30 million in annual economic output, as well as the Nestucca River, Molalla River, Jenny Creek, Wasson Creek and Franklin Creek, and several important tributaries of the Elk River.

Outdoor enthusiasts were instrumental in passing the Oregon Wildlands bill.