Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
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The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 is a U.S. federal law that created a unique conservation framework for Oregon’s Steens Mountain, combining wilderness protection, ranching, and cooperative land management.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 canonical | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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environmental protection law ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Bureau of Land Management NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aimsToProtect |
native plant communities
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sagebrush steppe ecosystems ⓘ scenic and recreational values ⓘ wildlife habitat ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Harney County, Oregon
NERFINISHED
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Steens Mountain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creates |
Steens Mountain Advisory Council
NERFINISHED
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Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area NERFINISHED ⓘ Steens Mountain Wilderness NERFINISHED ⓘ Steens Mountain Wilderness Study Area adjustments ⓘ |
| establishes |
cooperative management framework between federal agencies and private landowners
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special management rules for grazing ⓘ special management rules for motorized access ⓘ special management rules for recreation ⓘ |
| includesProvisionFor |
land exchanges
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livestock grazing ⓘ mineral withdrawal ⓘ off-highway vehicle restrictions ⓘ private land inholdings management ⓘ ranching operations ⓘ wild and scenic river protections ⓘ wilderness designation ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| locatedInJurisdiction | Oregon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementApproach |
cooperative management
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landscape-level conservation ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integrating wilderness protection with ongoing ranching
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use of cooperative management instead of traditional national monument model ⓘ |
| partOf | United States public lands conservation policy ⓘ |
| prohibits |
most off-road motorized vehicle use in designated areas
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new mineral leasing within designated areas ⓘ |
| purpose |
to maintain the cultural, economic, and social health of the Steens Mountain area
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to promote cooperative management among public and private landowners ⓘ to provide long-term protection for the ecological integrity of Steens Mountain ⓘ |
| recognizes |
historic ranching uses
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private property rights ⓘ |
| region |
Great Basin
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Northern Great Basin ecoregion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signedBy | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
public lands management debates
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ranching and conservation policy discussions ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 2000 ⓘ |
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