Wild Olympics Wilderness Protection Bill
Official: Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
This bill protects large areas of land in Olympic National Forest by designating them as wilderness, which helps preserve nature and wildlife. It also designates some rivers as wild and scenic to ensure their protection.
1. This bill designates over 126,000 acres of land in Olympic National Forest as wilderness areas. 2. It creates new wilderness areas like Lost Creek Wilderness and Rugged Ridge Wilderness. 3. Certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park will be designated as wild and scenic rivers. 4. The bill aims to protect natural landscapes and promote conservation efforts in Washington. 5. It expands existing wilderness areas by adding additional federal lands.
Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife in Washington State will benefit from these protected areas.