National Wildlife Federation: Proposed House Bill to Protect Owyhee Canyonlands Falls Short of Goal
November 02, 2024
November 02, 2024
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
The National Wildlife Federation strongly supports lasting protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands, but the legislation proposed by Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) falls short of that goal. The Owyhee Canyonlands in southeast Oregon boasts diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled recreation opportunities, but is threatened by burgeoning development.
"We appr . . .
The National Wildlife Federation strongly supports lasting protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands, but the legislation proposed by Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) falls short of that goal. The Owyhee Canyonlands in southeast Oregon boasts diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unparalleled recreation opportunities, but is threatened by burgeoning development.
"We appr . . .