Wild & Scenic Rivers

About the Nashua River Wild & Scenic River Study Process

The National Park Service Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program is dedicated to protecting nationally significant river resources through locally based partnerships.

Legislation sponsored by U.S. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas was signed into law on December 19, 2014 which authorized the Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Committee.

The Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers are an essential part of our region’s culture, character, and history. They are also an essential part of our future.

Currently, nine Massachusetts and two New Hampshire communities along the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers are working together on a planning process with local groups and state & federal agencies.  Our mission is to craft a vision for the future of these rivers, to consider their eligibility and suitability to be part of the National Wild & Scenic River System, and to determine how these rivers should best be managed in order to protect water quality and outstanding values such as biological diversity, recreation, and cultural & historical resources.W&S Rivers Map

Upon completion of the three-year planning process, if participating communities vote affirmatively, the US Congress will be asked to designate sections of the rivers as Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers.

This process will result in the formation of strong local partnerships and will build public awareness, appreciation of these rivers, and support for the voluntary, locally based management plans to be developed as part of the study. The goal is to protect our shared outstandingly remarkable resources for the future as well as attract public and private funding to enhance public enjoyment of these rivers.

 

 

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