Dalles Watershed Development Act

This bill, known as the Dalles Watershed Development Act, mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land within the Mount Hood National Forest to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. The conveyance is contingent upon the City submitting a written request within one year of the Act's enactment. The exact acreage and legal description will be determined by a survey, and the transfer will be made by quitclaim deed, subject to valid existing rights and any additional terms the Secretary deems necessary to protect federal interests. Crucially, the land will be conveyed without monetary consideration from the City, though the City is responsible for covering all administrative costs associated with the transfer, including survey expenses. The primary purpose for the conveyed land is for public uses , specifically for municipal water supply and related infrastructure needs or expansions. A significant condition of this conveyance is a reversion clause , stating that if the land is ever used in a manner inconsistent with these designated public purposes, all rights and title will automatically revert back to the United States.