What does Preamble of Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Smith River National Recreation Area Act to include certain additions to the Smith River National Recreation Area. The bill also proposes amendments to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain wild rivers in the State of Oregon. The bill's stated purpose is 'to amend the Smith River National Recreation Area Act to include certain additions to the Smith River National Recreation Area, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain wild rivers in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act.

What does ADDITIONS TO THE SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. of Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act do?

This section amends the Smith River National Recreation Area Act to modify definitions, boundaries, and administration. It mandates a study of newly added areas, including inventories of streams, plants, animals, and aquatic habitats, to be completed within 5 years of enactment. The Secretary is required to modify management plans based on the study's findings and submit a report to Congress. The Act clarifies that wildfire management and vegetation management activities are not restricted. It addresses the application of the Northwest Forest Plan and Roadless Rule to portions of the recreation area in Oregon. The Act protects tribal rights and directs the Secretary to establish a memorandum of understanding with applicable Indian Tribes regarding access and interpretive information. It modifies land acquisition procedures, including the consideration of offers from Oregon and California. The Act expands fish and game management to include Oregon and revises the management planning process to reflect the expansion into Oregon.

What does WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS. of Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act do?

This section amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate additional segments of the North Fork Smith River and its tributaries in Oregon as wild rivers. The amendments specify numerous segments of Baldface Creek, Taylor Creek, unnamed tributaries, Cedar Creek, Packsaddle Gulch, Hardtack Creek, Horse Creek, Fall Creek, North Fork Diamond Creek, Diamond Creek, Acorn Creek, Chrome Creek, and Wimer Creek to be designated as wild rivers. One segment of North Fork Diamond Creek will be administered as a scenic river instead of a wild river, specifically the portion between Forest Service Roads 4402. The amendments also modify the designation of the Smith River in California and Oregon, striking paragraph (111) and inserting a revised version. The designated segments are to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

Last updated: 12/2/2025 · Introduced: 3/11/2025

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Smith River National Recreation Area by modifying its boundaries, definitions, and administration, including requiring a study of newly added areas and clarifying management practices.
The Act designates additional segments of the North Fork Smith River and its tributaries in Oregon as wild rivers, with one segment designated as scenic.
It revises the management of the Smith River in both California and Oregon and directs the Secretary to establish agreements with Indian Tribes regarding access and interpretive information within the recreation area.

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