S. 1578 directs the federal government to study two rivers in Vermont—the Nulhegan River (approximately 22 miles) and Paul Stream (approximately 18 miles)—to determine whether they should be added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which protects rivers with outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, or historical value. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete this study and report findings to Congress within three years of receiving funding. The legislation does not mandate that the rivers be designated as protected; it simply initiates a formal evaluation process that could lead to future protection. No specific funding amount is specified in the bill itself, though appropriations would be needed to conduct the study. The bill was introduced by Vermont Senators Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders in May 2025.
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