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The OregonianSep 18, 2026Local News

A bid to right a historic wrong gets Oregon congressional support

Salinas introduced the land-transfer legislation and described it as a step toward addressing historic injustices and improving forest resilience.

A bid to right a historic wrong gets Oregon congressional support
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Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced legislation to transfer 18,626 acres of federal forestland to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Supporters cite tribal land restoration and economic opportunity, while conservation groups seek safeguards for wildlife habitat and roadless areas.

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