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ID SCR132

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, approved by Congress on October 2, 1968, and celebrates Idaho's contributions to river protection through Senator Frank Church and Representatives George Hansen and James McClure.

  • Notes that Idaho has 891 miles of designated Wild and Scenic Rivers (less than 1% of the state's 107,651 miles of rivers) and acknowledges their economic benefits through tourism, river outfitting, and recreational and tribal fisheries.

  • Requires that any future changes to Wild and Scenic River designations be considered only through transparent processes that include input from affected Idahoans.

  • Directs federal land management agencies to allocate adequate financial resources and expertise to ensure ongoing protection, management, and utilization of Idaho's designated Wild and Scenic Rivers.

  • References the Wild and Scenic Agreement, which quantifies federally reserved in-stream water rights on specific Idaho rivers and was approved as a court order by the Snake River Basin Adjudication court.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and celebrating the contributions that Idahoans have made to protect and appreciate rivers and streams in Idaho, and across the nation.

WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Last Action

Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State

3/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Resources and Conservation2/21/2018
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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