S. 1737, the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, protects approximately 126,554 acres of federal land in Washington's Olympic National Forest by designating 14 new or expanded wilderness areas and designates 16 river segments totaling over 100 miles as protected wild and scenic rivers. The bill assigns management responsibilities to the Forest Service and the Departments of Agriculture and Interior, classifies rivers based on their condition, and requires incorporation of these designations into management plans within 3-5 years. The legislation permits restoration activities to support river recovery and species protection while withdrawing protected lands from mining, drilling, and mineral leasing activities. The bill preserves existing private land rights and tribal treaty rights in the affected regions, ensuring that local communities and Native American tribes retain protections for their interests.
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