Owyhee River Wilderness

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Owyhee River Wilderness is a remote, rugged federally protected wilderness area in southeastern Oregon known for its deep river canyons, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and important wildlife habitat.

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Owyhee River Wilderness canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federally designated wilderness
protected area
wilderness area
accessCharacteristic limited access
requires high-clearance vehicles on surrounding roads
characteristic remote
roadless
rugged
scenic canyons
conservationValue habitat connectivity
intact canyon ecosystems
scenic values
country United States of America
surface form: United States
ecosystemType high desert
riparian corridors
sagebrush shrubland
geologyFeature basalt lava flows
tuff and ash deposits
volcanic landscapes
governingBody Bureau of Land Management NERFINISHED
hydrologyFeature Owyhee River NERFINISHED
tributary streams
importantFor wildlife habitat
locatedIn Oregon
southeastern Oregon
locatedInAdministrativeEntity Malheur County, Oregon NERFINISHED
managingAgency U.S. Bureau of Land Management NERFINISHED
namedAfter Owyhee River NERFINISHED
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System NERFINISHED
partOfEcoregion Northern Basin and Range ecoregion NERFINISHED
partOfLargerRegion Owyhee Canyonlands NERFINISHED
protects Owyhee River canyons NERFINISHED
recreationActivity backpacking
hiking
kayaking
rafting
wildlife viewing
supportsSpecies bighorn sheep
migratory birds
native trout
pronghorn
raptors
sage-grouse
terrainFeature basalt cliffs
deep river canyons
rimrock formations
sagebrush steppe
volcanic plateaus

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