16 U.S.C. § 460Z
Section 460z · Establishment
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case Daingerfield Island Protective Society v. Hodel (1989)
Most recently applied in 683 F. Supp. 2d 549 - Weiss v. Kempthorne (January 2010)
In order to provide for the public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of certain ocean shorelines and dunes, forested areas, fresh water lakes, and recreational facilities in the State of Oregon by present and future generations and the conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values contributing to public enjoyment of such lands and waters, there is hereby established, subject to valid existing rights, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (hereinafter referred to as the “recreation area”).