Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009

September 21, 2009

Democrats passed the most significant conservation bill in 15 years, to boost economic development and tourism at 160 mostly rural American sites; creating two million new acres of wilderness across nine states; establishing three new national park units; designating 1,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers; and designating a National Monument and two National Conservation Areas. (Signed into law)

What our Members are Saying

[The Public Land Management Act of 2009] is one of the most significant conservation bills to be passed by Congress in the last 15 years.

These projects have offered numerous benefits to local communities by preserving water quality, natural areas for wildlife and birds, and outdoor recreation opportunities – thereby protecting for the future the very things we love about the coasts.

For the past six years members of Oregon’s congressional delegation, hundreds of constituents, numerous organizations and agencies, local governments and Tribal leaders have worked tirelessly to pass these wilderness provisions.

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One year anniversary of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act

March 30, 2010

Today marks the one year anniversary of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. The legislation preserves more wilderness area than any other bill passed by Congress in the past 15 years. The protected land is currently used by millions of Americans – including small business owners, vacationers, hunters, and ranchers – and the Act ensures that future generations will also be able to enjoy the same resources.