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H.R. 6291, The Oregon Treasures Act of 2008
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H.R. 6291 would adjust the boundary of Oregon Caves National Monument, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in Oregon as wild or scenic rivers.
Detailed Summary
Oregon Treasures Act of 2008 - Adjusts the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument (Monument).
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture or the Interior to: (1) implement forest restoration activities within the boundary of the Monument; and (2) accept any grazing permit or lease donated by a permitee or lessee (i.e., livestock operators who hold valid leases or permits for a grazing allotment).
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain additional segments of the Monument and the Rogue River, Oregon, as components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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William Halliday
August 8, 2008, 12:59pm (report abuse)This is a sneaky landgrab which would enlarge Oregon Caves National Monument tenfold. It is being attempted at a time when there is a vigorous contrary effort which seeks to return Oregon Caves National Monument to the Forest Service, or, alternatively, to Oregon State Parks or Josephine County. This is because of utter failure of stewardship by the NPS at O.C. Nat. Mon. It is even comical because it specifically would designate OC's River Styx a "recreational river"; River Styx is only two or three inches deep and just a few dozen feet long! Bills like this one show what is wrong with Congress. Hearings should be held on this bill, in Grants Pass, Portland and Washington D.C.