Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
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The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 is a U.S. federal law that created a unique conservation framework for Oregon’s Steens Mountain, combining wilderness protection, ranching, and cooperative land management.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 Context triple: [Steens Mountain, protectedBy, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000]
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Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984
The Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected numerous wilderness areas in Oregon, significantly expanding the state’s preserved natural landscapes.
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Utah Wilderness Act of 1984
The Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected large areas of roadless public land in Utah as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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C.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 is a comprehensive U.S. federal law that designated numerous new wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, and national conservation lands, significantly expanding protections for public lands and natural resources.
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Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act is a 1980 U.S. federal law that greatly expanded protected public lands in Alaska, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas, to conserve natural, cultural, and subsistence resources.
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E.
Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980
The Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected numerous wilderness areas in Colorado, preserving their natural character and restricting development and motorized use.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 Target entity description: The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 is a U.S. federal law that created a unique conservation framework for Oregon’s Steens Mountain, combining wilderness protection, ranching, and cooperative land management.
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A.
Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984
The Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected numerous wilderness areas in Oregon, significantly expanding the state’s preserved natural landscapes.
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B.
Utah Wilderness Act of 1984
The Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected large areas of roadless public land in Utah as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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C.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 is a comprehensive U.S. federal law that designated numerous new wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, and national conservation lands, significantly expanding protections for public lands and natural resources.
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D.
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act is a 1980 U.S. federal law that greatly expanded protected public lands in Alaska, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas, to conserve natural, cultural, and subsistence resources.
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E.
Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980
The Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980 is a U.S. federal law that designated and protected numerous wilderness areas in Colorado, preserving their natural character and restricting development and motorized use.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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environmental protection law ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Bureau of Land Management
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linked to:
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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| aimsToProtect |
native plant communities
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sagebrush steppe ecosystems ⓘ scenic and recreational values ⓘ wildlife habitat ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Harney County, Oregon
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Steens Mountain ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creates |
Steens Mountain Advisory Council
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Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area ⓘ
linked to:
Steens Mountain Wilderness
Steens Mountain Wilderness ⓘ Steens Mountain Wilderness Study Area adjustments ⓘ |
| establishes |
cooperative management framework between federal agencies and private landowners
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special management rules for grazing ⓘ special management rules for motorized access ⓘ special management rules for recreation ⓘ |
| includesProvisionFor |
land exchanges
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livestock grazing ⓘ mineral withdrawal ⓘ off-highway vehicle restrictions ⓘ private land inholdings management ⓘ ranching operations ⓘ wild and scenic river protections ⓘ wilderness designation ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| locatedInJurisdiction | Oregon ⓘ |
| managementApproach |
cooperative management
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landscape-level conservation ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integrating wilderness protection with ongoing ranching
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use of cooperative management instead of traditional national monument model ⓘ |
| partOf | United States public lands conservation policy ⓘ |
| prohibits |
most off-road motorized vehicle use in designated areas
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new mineral leasing within designated areas ⓘ |
| purpose |
to maintain the cultural, economic, and social health of the Steens Mountain area
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to promote cooperative management among public and private landowners ⓘ to provide long-term protection for the ecological integrity of Steens Mountain ⓘ |
| recognizes |
historic ranching uses
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private property rights ⓘ |
| region |
Great Basin
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Northern Great Basin ecoregion ⓘ
linked to:
Northern Basin and Range ecoregion
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| signedBy | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
public lands management debates
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ranching and conservation policy discussions ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 2000 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 Description of subject: The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 is a U.S. federal law that created a unique conservation framework for Oregon’s Steens Mountain, combining wilderness protection, ranching, and cooperative land management.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Steens Mountain Wilderness
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establishedBy
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Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
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Steens Mountain east face
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partOf
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Bureau of Land Management Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area
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linked to: Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
Steens Mountain east face
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protectedBy
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Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000
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