Malheur Federal Land Management: Environmental Protection and Local Development
This Act aims to improve the ecological health of federal lands in Malheur County, Oregon, while supporting local communities and the economy. It introduces new adaptive management rules, wilderness protection, and investments in tourism and agricultural infrastructure.
Key points
Protection of over a million acres of federal land by designating them as wilderness areas.
Implementation of active land management, including invasive species control and fire prevention, to improve ecological health.
Establishment of a local advisory group (Malheur CEO Group) and a Monitoring Network involving residents, ranchers, and Native American tribes.
Investments in tourism development, including road and state park upgrades, aimed at supporting local communities and economies.
Conveyance of land to the Burns Paiute Tribe, including the Jonesboro Ranch, comprising over 26,000 acres of Federal, State, and private land described in the Act.
Creation of a Native Seed Center to support native plant restoration and provide seeds for ranchers.
Status:
Expired
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