Posts tagged south kalmiopsis roadless area
Rolling back the Roadless Rule could open up some of the nation’s last remaining wild landscapes for exploitation.

We are lucky to have some of the wildest terrain in the lower 48 right in our backyards, but the current administration has its target set on rolling back protections to exploit them. Read about what the 2001 Roadless Rule means for the KS region and the threats it faces.

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A Closer Look: Kalmiopsis Rivers

Regularly visited by botanists, it boasts the highest wildflower diversity in Oregon. Fisher folk appreciate the habitat it provides for steelhead and cutthroat trout, and it is well known by locals for always running clear. Before entering the Wild and Scenic Illinois River, it flows through a rugged, beautiful wilderness landscape. Part of this area, the South Kalmiopsis Roadless area was recommended as an addition to the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in 2004.

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