This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont should be added to the national Wild and Scenic Rivers System, a federal program that protects rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, or recreational value. The study will examine the entire Deerfield River plus its major branches and tributaries, including waterways like the Green River, North River, and several brooks. The Secretary must complete the study and report findings to Congress within three years of receiving funding for the project. The bill was introduced by Senator Markey along with Senators Sanders, Warren, and Welch, and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. No specific funding amount is listed in the legislation; it will depend on appropriations that Congress approves separately.
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