What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 2765.
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.
Status:
Expired
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