Tag U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz

Owyhee Canyonlands gets spotlight at Congressional hearing

By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
November 29, 2024

A Congressional hearing on legislation to change federal land management in Malheur County got heated at times. Congrssman Cliff Bentz, a Republican from Oregon, is proposing changes for millions of acres in Malheur County.

The Vale District Bureau of Land Management is warning of dangerous conditions on the Owyhee River. (The Enterprise/FILE)

Bentz joins in call for wilderness status for nearly 1 million acres in Malheur County

By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
November 5, 2024

In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz has thrown his support behind efforts to designate Owyhee Canyonlands as federal wilderness. He also proposes restricting consideration for such designation for other acreage in Malheur County.