Resources

National Wild & Scenic Rivers System
Rivers.gov is managed by the Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council, consisting of the four primary federal agencies charged with protecting and managing the nation’s wild and scenic rivers. This website contains many resources about wild and scenic rivers. NOTE: Many publications on this website specifically apply to Wild and Scenic rivers on federal lands. Rules and standards differ between rivers on federal lands and those managed under a Partnership approach, like the Housatonic Wild and Scenic River.

PWSR Primer: An Introduction to Wild & Scenic
The Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers (PWSR) Primer introduces the Partnership Wild & Scenic Rivers Program and the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, including history, classification, and an overview of the designation process. 

River Connections - Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers
This video highlights three PWSRs across the Northeast - including our neighbor, the Farmington Wild and Scenic River! 

Wild & Scenic Rivers Act 
This link features various Wild & Scenic Rivers legislation and Public Law 117-328 that designated the Housatonic River as Wild and Scenic in 2022. 

Housatonic Valley Association
The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is the supporting watershed organization for the Housatonic River Valley. HVA is a proud partner and representative of the Housatonic River Commission.

Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG)
NHCOG is a representative and fiscal agent of the Housatonic River Commission.

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