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A Resolution supporting a request by the Patuxent River Commission for federal legislation that will enable a study to determine the qualification of the Patuxent River for designation as a Federal Wild and Scenic River.A Resolution supporting a request by the Patuxent RiverCommission for federal legislation that will enable astudy to determine the qualification of the PatuxentRiver for designation as a Federal Wild and Scenic River
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A Resolution supporting a request by the Patuxent River Commission for federal legislation that will enable a study to determine the qualification of the Patuxent River for designation as a Federal Wild and Scenic River.A Resolution supporting a request by the Patuxent RiverCommission for federal legislation that will enable astudy to determine the qualification of the PatuxentRiver for designation as a Federal Wild and Scenic River
Background
The Patuxent River Commission seeks the support of each of the seven counties, and the City of Laurel, in its effort to obtain Federal legislation that would enable a study of the Patuxent River for the purpose of determining its qualifications for designation as a Federal Wild and Scenic River.
The Wild and Scenic River Act protects free-flowing rivers with “outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values” by linking local governments, private landowners, and nonprofit environmental organizations with State and Federal agencies. In addition, inclusion of a river in the program enhances funding priority for State and foundation grants, raises local and national awareness of the rivers value, encourages resource protection, promotes improved water quality, enhances interpretation, and provides limited financial assistance for river management. The enabling legislation provides the resources required for sustained staff support for the study and a modest budget for the conservation analyses by the National Park Service.