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Site Index

  • Bibliography
    A selected bibliography of publications that address wild and scenic rivers and river conservation in general. These materials are available through libraries.

  • Eligibility, Classification and Management Guidelines
    Guidelines established by the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior on eligibility, classification and management of wild and scenic rivers.

  • Environmental Quotations
    Quotes on rivers and the environment collected from around the country.

  • GIS and Mapping
    Maps and GIS data for the rivers in the National System. Includes base maps.

  • Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council
    Organization established to coordinate interpretation of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act between the various managing and permitting agencies.

  • Publications
    The Wild & Scenic Rivers Council has prepared a number of technical reports.

  • Questions
    Send e-mail questions about wild and scenic rivers. Questions should address management of the National System and river designation, not travel or general interest.

  • River and Water Facts
    Interesting facts about rivers and water.

  • River Lengths
    Provides data on the longest rivers in the United States and the world.

  • River Managing Agencies
    Includes some state agencies.

  • Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
    Link to the National Park Service's technical assistance program aimed at helping communities preserve their river, trail and other natural and recreational resources.

  • Study Rivers
    Complete list of rivers authorized for study by Congress and their status.

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers
    State-by-state list of the rivers in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System.

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers Act & Amendments
    The complete text. This site also contains the notices for all Section 2(a)(ii) designations.

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers Table
    Printable table of the rivers in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System including mileage by classification.