BOARD01165

• Board Meeting Date: 1/12/1998
• Description: WSP Section - American Heritage River Nominations
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

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. Q. How does an area become an American Heritage
River?
A. Communities themselves will nominate their
areas to the President. They must meet basic
criteria, complete an application form and be
selected. Communities must meet the following
criteria:
1. Broad support for the designation from
individuals and organizations along the
river, such as elected officials,
landowners, businesses, educational and
arts organizations, community leaders,
economic developers, state and local
governments;
2. A range of natural, economic, scenic,
historic, cultural and/or recreational
features that demonstrate distinctive
qualities of America's river heritage;
3. The willingness and capability of the
. parties nominating the river and/or state
and local governments to enter into new,
or to continue and expand existing,
partnership agreements.
4, A broad plan of action for the river.
S, Actions will result in measurable benefits
for the river community in terms of
protection and highlighting of historic
and cultural resources, revitalization of
local and regional economies and/or
sustainable development (in terms of
protection of water resources and/or
public health, restoration of rivers).
Q. Why should a community seek designation?

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