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114TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 460 

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cascade Head Preserve, an Oregon 

natural icon. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 10, 2016 

Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. MERKLEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cascade Head 

Preserve, an Oregon natural icon. 

Whereas 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Cascade Head 

Preserve, a 270-acre preserve that is located north of 

Lincoln City, Oregon, and was protected from development in 1966; 

Whereas, nestled within lands managed by the United States 

Forest Service, Cascade Head Preserve is home to many 

species of wildlife, plants, and grassland communities 

that were once abundant along the Oregon coast; 

Whereas the local community and volunteers helped protect 

Cascade Head Preserve 50 years ago and, along with The 

Nature Conservancy, have remained actively engaged in 

its stewardship; 


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•SRES 460 IS 

Whereas Cascade Head Preserve, along with the adjacent 

segment of the Siuslaw National Forest, has been recognized as a National Scenic Research Area and a United 

Nations Biosphere Reserve for its ecological significance; 

Whereas it is estimated that more than 15,000 people visit 

Cascade Head Preserve annually, using it as a laboratory 

of nature to learn about grassland restoration and threatened species, such as the Oregon silverspot butterfly, or 

to enjoy recreational activities along the Pacific Ocean 

and its coastal estuaries; 

Whereas Cascade Head Preserve is known for harboring rare 

and endemic plants, including 99 percent of the known 

Cascade Head catchfly flower population; 

Whereas Cascade Head Preserve has hosted teams of wellknown ecologists and experts from universities, zoological 

institutions, and Federal and State agencies who have 

employed cutting-edge science to catch, rear in captivity, 

and reintroduce into nature the threatened Oregon 

silverspot butterfly; 

Whereas tourism and recreation in Cascade Head Preserve 

have helped stimulate the local economy by supporting 

seasonal and full-time jobs and by driving economic activity along the Oregon coast; and 

Whereas Cascade Head Preserve also serves as a classroom 

for youth from across the United States who learn about 

the importance of restoring habitats adjacent to Cascade 

Head Preserve, including the restoration of tidal wetlands 

that provide a vital habitat for salmon and the recent 

protection of 122 square miles of marine reserves along 

the Oregon coast, which support community fisheries and 

local livelihoods: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Cas3 cade Head Preserve; and 

4 (2) applauds the outstanding commitment of 

5 the stewards of Cascade Head Preserve, naturalists, 

6 volunteers, and community leaders for— 

7 (A) protecting the ecological significance of 

8 Cascade Head Preserve; and 

9 (B) supporting the local economy through 

10 tourism and recreation. 

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