The Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act directs the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to evaluate whether the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont should be added to the national wild and scenic rivers system. The study will examine the entire Deerfield River plus its major branches and tributaries, including the Green River, North River, and several other waterways in the region. The Secretary must complete the study and submit findings to Congress within three years of receiving funding for the project. This legislation affects residents and stakeholders in the Deerfield River watershed who have an interest in the river's protection and management. No specific funding amount is designated in the bill itself, leaving appropriations to be determined by Congress.
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