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Learn about the Partnership Wild and Scenic River Program
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 (Public Law 90-542; 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
SUMMARY TABLE noting how and where “partnership” principles for recent and proposed PWSR designations are introduced in House Bill language and codified in Public Law
Interactive NPS National Wild and Scenic River System Story Map that includes all designated rivers (WSRs and PWSRs) – click on river segments for detailed information including ORVs and classifications
The Wild and Scenic Study Process (December 1999), a Technical Report of the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council, includes additional guidance on ORV evaluation and provides suggested criteria for each of the standard ORV categories.
Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Report – see Appendix 3: Summary of Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Wild and Scenic Study Outreach and Education Efforts (13 pages) which provides highlights of meetings, outreach events, forums, and activities and provides samples of outreach products.
York River Wild and Scenic River Study Report – see Appendix 3: Examples of Wild and Scenic Study Outreach and Education (pages 89-101), which lists public outreach activities, meetings, and events and includes images of some of the outreach products, many of which are hyperlinked in the table below.
Video (created from PPT slides) posted on committee’s and towns’ websites, York
FAQ document – printed copy available at events, distributed electronically via email, and content on FAQ webpage, York
