Everything you need to know about Oregon’s River Democracy Act Behind the ambitious effort to give Oregon the most miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers in the country. March 2, 2021 If you had lived in Oregon in late 2019, and perhaps you did, you would have received an unprecedented invitation from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). The gist of it was this request: “Tell me about the rivers you love. Tell me the rivers and streams with the cleanest water, the best recreation, and that are the most important to fish and wildlife. Tell me which rivers you want us to protect.”