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These publications are available in two versions -- a PDF file, which can be printed exactly as published, or the original WordPerfect file (version 10.0), which can be used as the reader sees fit. The WordPerfect file is a self-extracting, 32-bit compressed file; bear in mind that downloading and printing this file from a computer and printer other than for which it was originally formatted will result in misplaced hyphens, incorrect page breaks, etc. (The file was developed using Times Roman True Type font and was designed for a Laserjet 4 Plus printer.) We are not responsible for any problems you encounter.

Two notes on use:

1) To use the self-extracting WordPerfect file, click on the file name. Your computer should ask you where you would like the file saved. Download the file, then 'run' the program (e.g., using Windows Explorer, double click on the file). You should be asked where you would like to save the extracted file. If the program runs without asking you, then check in your computer's 'temporary' directory, which is the default directory to where the file is extracted.
2) Due to a technical difficulty with WordPerfect -- one they seem unable to solve -- the PDF files do not have the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System logo on the cover page. Apart from this, the file is exactly is as it appears in the Reference Guide. This applies only to technical papers; other documents do not have the logo in any version.

  • Reference Guide Contents -- The complete contents of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Reference Guide.
Contents PDF (38 KB) Contents WP 10 (41 KB)

  • Purpose of the Reference Guide
Pupose PDF (38 KB) Purpose WP 10 (41 KB)

  • Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council Members
Members PDF (50 KB) Members WP 10 (45 KB)

  • An Introduction to Wild & Scenic Rivers -- A short, concise primer on wild and scenic rivers and what designation means to you.
WSR Primer PDF (76 KB) WSR Primer WP 10 (85 KB)

  • A Compendium of Questions & Answers Relating to Wild & Scenic Rivers -- Everything you wanted to know about wild and scenic rivers in a Q&A; format.
Q&A; PDF (317 KB) Q&A; WP 10 (123 KB)

  • Designating Rivers Through Section 2(a)(ii) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act -- This paper has a seperate chart showing the planning process for the Westfield River in Massachusetts; it is also page 20 of the paper. This chart was created in PageMaker 6.5. The chart should be downloaded and printed seperately.
2(a)(ii) PDF (157 KB)

Flowchart PDF (7 KB)		 2(a)(ii) WP 10 (88 KB)

Flowchart PM 6.5 (59 KB)

  • Establishment of Wild & Scenic River Boundaries
Boundaries PDF (52 KB) Boundaries WP 10 (63 KB)

  • Implementing the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act: Authorities and Roles of Key Federal Agencies -- What responsibilities do other agencies have towards wild and scenic rivers? Here's the answer.
Agencies PDF (167 KB) Agencies WP 10 (89 KB)

  • Protecting Resource Values on Non-Federal Lands -- How wild and scenic rivers are protected where the federal government doesn't manage the surrounding area.
Non-Federal PDF (193 KB) Non-Federal WP 10 (100 KB)

  • Water Quantity and Quality as Related to the Management of Wild & Scenic Rivers -- How to protect water quality and instream flows.
Water PDF (580 KB) Water WP 10 (96 KB)

  • Wild & Scenic River Management Responsibilities -- The things that must be considered in managing -- and developing management plans for -- wild and scenic rivers.
Management PDF (254 KB) Management WP 10 (120 KB)

  • The Wild & Scenic River Study Process
Study PDF (250 KB) Study WP 10 (132 KB) (Includes Tables)

  • The Wild & Scenic Rivers Act: Section 7
Section 7 PDF (163 KB) Section 7 WP 10 (85 KB)

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers and the Use of Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain PDF (115 KB) Eminent Domain WP 10 (80 KB)

  • Council Currents -- The latest newsletters from the Council.
Currents #3 PDF (27 KB)
Currents #4 PDF - 8-1/2" x 11" (131 KB)
Currents #4 PDF - 11" x 17" (130 KB)

  • Questions & Answers on the Interagency Council -- Quick answers to some of the questions we've been asked about ourselves.
Council Q&A; PDF (48 KB) Council Q&A; WP 10 (61 KB)

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers Table -- The full listing of designated wild and scenic rivers, complete with mileage, classifications, and managing agencies.
Rivers Table PDF (102 KB) Rivers Table WP 10 (64 KB)

  • Wild & Scenic Rivers Act Abridged -- The full act minus the rivers listed in Sections 3(a) and 5(a). The complete text is available elsewhere on this site.
WSR Act PDF (108 KB) WSR Act WP 10 (57 KB)

  • Abbreviations & Glossary -- The abbreviations and glossary of terms used in the Reference Guide.
Glossary PDF (51 KB) Glossary WP 10 (79 KB)

  • Selected Bibliography of Wild & Scenic River Publications -- Some of the publications we think are the best at explaining the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and how river protection is accomplished in this country.
Bibliography PDF (46 KB) Bibliography WP 10 (61 KB)

  • 2000 National Wild & Scenic Rivers System Map Update -- Here are the rivers designated since the National System map was last produced in January of 2000.
Map Update PDF (34 KB) Map Update WP 10 (43 KB)

  • Agency-By-Agency Management Chart -- This is an Excel file with the complete National Wild and Scenic Rivers System broken down into who manages the rivers.
Agency Management Excel 2000 (88 KB)

  • National Wild & Scenic Rivers System Logo -- Self-extracting files.
WSR Logo PCX (47 KB) WSR Logo TIF (66 KB)

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