
Senator Ron Wyden released proposed legislation today that will sacrifice Oregon forests and rivers and gut environmental laws, all in the name of bailing out certain rural counties.
Senator Wyden's plan would more than double logging on public forests known as O&C Lands, totalling at least 300 million board feet per year. That's 60,000 full log trucks!
Oregon’s forests need you to take action now!
Wyden is posturing like he’s making everybody happy, and even went so far as to claim this bill will ‘end the timber wars.’ However, by releasing his bill right before the holiday, it's pretty clear he wants it to fade into the background. He knows Oregonians will not be happy.
Pushing ecosystems to the brink of collapse will not bring lasting prosperity to rural Oregon counties. But it will do lasting harm to our forests and water.
Take action now:
There is still time before this backward legislation makes it to a vote. Contact Senators Wyden and Merkley now -- tell them Wyden's O&C legislation is a far cry from the long-term soution Oregon needs.
Learn more:
Check out more about this issue on our webpage, with information on the history of O&C Lands, background on Senator Wyden's plan, last month's rally at Wyden's Portland office, and more.