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Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Nov 1, 2000

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 106-418.

Official Summary

Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the Lower Delaware River and associated tributaries in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.Requires such segments to be managed: (1) in accordance with the Lower Delaware River management plan which ensures the long-term protection of the River's values and the compatible management of land and water resources associated with the River; and (2) in cooperation with appropriate Federal, State, regional, and local agencies.Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to provide planning, financial, and technical assistance to affected local municipalities to protect the natural, economic, and historic resources of the segments; and (2) if adequate local support to add additional segments to the System is found, to publish a notice of such designation, after which such segments shall be so included.Authorizes appropriations.

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