American Heritage Rivers Protection Program
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The American Heritage Rivers Protection Program was authorized by Executive Order 13061 during the Clinton Administration
on September 11, 1997. The initiative was to support existing community-based efforts to preserve, protect, and restore rivers and their communities. It was considered an avenue to deliver federal resources more efficiently and effectively in support of voluntary
community efforts at enhancing and protecting rivers or river segments.
The initial selection criteria were developed under the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality
to reflect the wide variety of viewpoints concerning riverine and natural resource utilization, including those representing natural, cultural, and historic resources; scenic, environmental, and recreation interests; tourism, transportation, and economic development interests; and industries such as agriculture, hydropower, manufacturing, mining, and forest management.
The designated American Heritage Rivers
were selected based on proposals submitted by local sponsors. The designations are located in or affect pristine lands, agricultural lands
and urban environments
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on September 11, 1997. The initiative was to support existing community-based efforts to preserve, protect, and restore rivers and their communities. It was considered an avenue to deliver federal resources more efficiently and effectively in support of voluntary
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community efforts at enhancing and protecting rivers or river segments.
The initial selection criteria were developed under the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality
Council on Environmental Quality
The Council on Environmental Quality is a division of the Executive Office of the President that coordinates federal environmental efforts in the United States and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental and energy policies and initiatives...
to reflect the wide variety of viewpoints concerning riverine and natural resource utilization, including those representing natural, cultural, and historic resources; scenic, environmental, and recreation interests; tourism, transportation, and economic development interests; and industries such as agriculture, hydropower, manufacturing, mining, and forest management.
The designated American Heritage Rivers
American Heritage Rivers
American Heritage Rivers are designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to receive special attention to further three objectives: natural resource and environmental protection, economic revitalization, and historic and cultural preservation.The American Heritage Rivers...
were selected based on proposals submitted by local sponsors. The designations are located in or affect pristine lands, agricultural lands
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and urban environments