Protecting Wilderness and Rivers in Olympic National Forest
This act expands protected areas in the Olympic National Forest in Washington State, creating new wilderness areas and adding rivers to the wild and scenic rivers system. This means greater protection for nature, which may affect access to some areas but will ensure the preservation of the natural environment for future generations.
Key points
Designation of approximately 126,554 acres of land in the Olympic National Forest as wilderness areas, limiting development and human activity in these areas.
Addition of numerous rivers and their tributaries, such as the Elwha River and Dungeness River, to the national wild and scenic rivers system, ensuring their protection from development and pollution.
Assurance that existing private rights, privileges, and contracts will not be affected, and protection of treaty rights of Indian Tribes regarding hunting, fishing, and gathering.
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