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Great American Outdoors Act

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) gave the USDA Forest Service new opportunities to deliver benefits to the American public through major investments in recreation infrastructure, public lands access, and land and water conservation. These investments improve outdoor recreation and contribute to economic growth and job creation in rural America. GAOA provides permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) that will advance the Administration’s 30 x 30 conservation goals and establishes a new National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) to address the deferred maintenance backlog for the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior in fiscal years 2021-2025.

Locally, the Deschutes National Forest is conducting a number of projects due in part to funding from the Great American Outdoors Act. Check out how these funds are helping improve access, sustainability and safety to treasured places across Central Oregon!

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Cultus Lake Day Use Area
Picnicking Water Activities
This is a popular destination for swimming and picnicking near the crystal clear water of Cultus Lake.There is no trail access from this day use area.There are toilets and picnic tables and a…

Davis Lake
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This is one of the most productive wildlife areas in central Oregon. Add a superb view of Cascade peaks at no charge and you have a truly special place to visit. The lake's water level may fluctuate…

Deer Lake Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This small, primitive trailhead offers parking north of Little Cultus Lake and access to multiple trails and lakes, most notably the Deer Lake Trail (frequently used to connect to the Cultus Lake…

Deschutes NF-Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Biking Winter Sports Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Scenic Drives
Snow-capped peaks, rivers, lakes, wildlife, and trails in this high desert area makes for some of the best recreation in Oregon. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and riding…

Deschutes River: Crane Prairie to Wickiup
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Deschutes River in this area is a great wild trout stream and nursery for Wickiup's brown trout population as it flows through a flower-bedecked meadowland. This section offers excellent fishing…
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