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Protecting Olympic Wilderness and Rivers: New National Preservation Areas

This law permanently protects over 126,000 acres of forests and rivers in Washington State, designating them as wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers. For citizens, this ensures the preservation of pristine natural areas for recreation, but imposes strict limits on development, resource extraction, and dam construction along the protected rivers. Existing water rights and tribal treaty rights remain unaffected.
Key points
Over 126,000 acres of Olympic National Forest are designated as high-protection Wilderness Areas, restricting development and resource exploitation.
Numerous rivers in the Olympic region receive "Wild and Scenic River" status, prohibiting the construction of dams, powerhouses, and mineral extraction nearby.
This protection secures unique ecosystems and outdoor recreation opportunities while explicitly safeguarding existing water rights and Indian Tribe treaty rights.
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Print number: 118_HR_2765
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2023-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2765.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Over 126,000 acres of Olympic National Forest are designated as high-protection Wilderness Areas, restricting development and resource exploitation.
  • Numerous rivers in the Olympic region receive "Wild and Scenic River" status, prohibiting the construction of dams, powerhouses, and mineral extraction nearby.
  • This protection secures unique ecosystems and outdoor recreation opportunities while explicitly safeguarding existing water rights and Indian Tribe treaty rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Environment