We have some unfinished business. Wilderness is the single best way to protect Oregon's remaining wildlands, but there's still a lot that needs protecting. Not thousands of acres, but millions. ONRC is committed to again lead the fight to protect what is left. As we return to the issue of wilderness, we return to our roots and our collaboration with dozens of groups throughout the state who kept their eye on the prize of wilderness.
Wilderness protection preserves our wild legacy for generations to come.
Wilderness designation makes sense for many reasons. As a legal tool, wilderness provides the greatest level of protection currently available to public lands. It goes beyond park, scenic area or research area protection. But it is all of those. We get it today.