This bill directs the federal government to study whether the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey should be designated as a wild and scenic river under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The study covers the main river segments and numerous tributaries throughout the watershed, including the Mullica River itself, the Wading River, the Batsto River, and about twenty smaller creeks and branches. The Secretary of the Interior must complete the study within three years of receiving funding and submit a report to Congress describing the findings and whether the area meets the criteria for official wild and scenic river designation. This bill does not automatically protect the river or impose restrictions; it simply authorizes a study to determine if such protection is warranted. The legislation was introduced by representatives from New Jersey and has no specified funding amount in the text provided.
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