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S 1578119th CongressIntroduced
Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for a study assessing their suitability for inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system. The Secretary of the Interior must complete the study and submit a report to Congress within three years of funding allocation.
Key Points
- 1Adds Nulhegan River (22 miles) and Paul Stream (18 miles) in Vermont to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act study list
- 2Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a suitability study and submit findings to Congress by 2028
- 3Focuses on preserving free-flowing river conditions, ecological values, and recreational potential
Impact Areas
Vermont's river ecosystems and watershedsLocal communities near the Connecticut River BasinOutdoor recreation and conservation stakeholdersFederal land management agencies (DOI, NPS)
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