First, The Wilderness Society greatly appreciates the efforts by Senator Wyden to develop legislation that preserves an outstanding part of Oregon's wilderness heritage.
Are we protecting Mount Hood for the people or from the people?
I held two open public meetings in Portland and in Hood River.
The Wilderness Society strongly supports Senator Wyden's proposal to designate 177,000 acres of wilderness additions.
We applaud the Senator's efforts to recognize the call for the protection of mature and old growth forests.
We want to thank Senator Wyden for demonstrating such strong leadership in his efforts to permanently protect the public...
We commend Senator Wyden's strong, constant efforts to permanently protect the northwest's old growth forests.
Well, we will work with you on that. I can just tell you--Senator Smith knows--there is just a ton of economic hurt out ...
Would you like me to remove the thinning provisions that I put in, from my legislation?
This is, of course, a momentous year for wilderness in our State.
The Oregon Chapter commends Senator Wyden for opening this important and historic dialogue.