I like the recent opinion piece (Opinion: A legacy-making moment to conserve the Owyhee Canyonlands, Nov. 6) by former Congressman Peter DeFazio, which argues for long-term protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Sen. Ron Wyden has collaborated with interested parties to draft legislation protecting Owyhee Canyonlands for over five years. According to a poll conducted earlier this year, more than 70% of Oregonians support this protection; nevertheless, no version has been approved by the Senate. Despite having strong bipartisan support, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act has languished since it passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last December.
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