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Sean Bagshaw
Wyden Expanding Protections for Rivers

Sen. Ron Wyden is looking to expand protected rivers in Oregon.

It’s all part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act passed by Congress in 1968.

The new initiative would add rivers to the national list, protecting them from construction and sustain the habitat.

Wyden Receives More Than 15,000 Nominations

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today announced he has received more than 15,000 nominations for more than 4,000 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon that enthusiasts believe deserve to be added to the national Wild and Scenic Rivers designation list.

Prascilla Macy