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Washington County Commission adopts resolution opposing donation of roughly 700 acres to BLM for wilderness designation
Summary
The Washington County Commission voted to oppose a proposed donation of about 700 acres by the Wilderness Land Trust to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that would add to nearby designated wilderness areas, citing concerns about federal land percentage, access and local resource-management priorities.
The Washington County Commission on Jan. 2025 approved Resolution R-2025-3426 formally opposing the transfer of approximately 700 acres of privately acquired land to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for inclusion in nearby wilderness areas.
County staff explained the donation was proposed by an organization identified in the meeting as the Wilderness Land Trust and that the donated acreage is in northwestern Washington County. Staff said the donation has received initial approval and, if finalized, the land could be added to the Cougar…
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