[[link removed]] [[link removed]]Dear John,

We want to share some exciting news: today, Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
introduced legislation that is the biggest Wild and Scenic River bill in
history.

Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act of 2021 would protect 4,702 miles of rivers
and streams in Oregon – to safeguard sources of clean drinking water, boost the
state’s outdoor recreation economy, and improve recreation opportunities.

A federal Wild and Scenic River designation protects a river from dams and other
harmful development, safeguarding the river’s values today, and for future
generations. Senator Wyden crafted the legislation after an extensive public
process and receiving 15,000 nominations from Oregonians. Senator Wyden received
a tremendous amount of feedback from tribes, community members, businesses,
anglers, boaters and members of the public.

If it becomes law, Oregon will not only have the most Wild and Scenic
designations in the U.S., but will beat Alaska as the state with the most Wild
and Scenic River miles.

Celebrate Senator Wyden’s commitment and thank him for going big for rivers!
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Here at American Rivers, we’re working hard to safeguard our last healthy,
free-flowing rivers nationwide -- and thanks to supporters like you, we’re
making great progress. In recent months, Senator Tester introduced the Montana
Headwaters Legacy Act that would protect more than 300 miles of Wild and Scenic
Rivers. And Senators Heinrich and Udall introduced legislation in to protect
over 400 miles of the Gila, New Mexico’s last free-flowing river.

Your support is vital to protecting our nation’s last, wild rivers. Thank you
for standing with us!

For the rivers,


[[link removed]] David Moryc
Senior Director, Wild and Scenic Rivers and Public Lands Policy
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