Bentz proposes his own version of Owyhee Canyonlands protection, hearing set
Congressman Cliff Bentz is rolling out his own version of federal legislation for governing the Owyhee Canyonlands, supporting nearly 1 million acres in wilderness but with detailed provisions to allow cattle grazing.
The Republican from Ontario said he planned to introduce the legislation on Friday, Nov. 1.
Bentz said in an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 31, that his proposal “is based on a bill introduced last year by Senator Ron Wyden.”
He is calling the…
