Proposal:Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 339
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill designates specified segments of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill excludes from such designation certain areas with respect to the Ice House and Pepperell hydroelectric projects and the Hollingsworth and Vose dam.

Bill Title

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-02-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
• 2019-02-05: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.