National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968
GPTKB entity
Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
public education about river conservation
the protection of river viewsheds the reduction of pollution in rivers |
| gptkbp:amends |
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Amendments of 1988
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
rivers_in_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:defines |
wild, scenic, and recreational river classifications
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:encourages |
water quality monitoring
partnerships with non-profit organizations research on river ecosystems the use of green infrastructure in river management state and local river conservation efforts the establishment of river conservation easements the preservation of river-related traditions the promotion of river stewardship the establishment of river conservation organizations |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:National_Wild_and_Scenic_Rivers_System
criteria for river designation |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
public access to rivers
public participation in river management the development of recreational facilities the sharing of best practices in river management |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968
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| gptkbp:impact |
protection of river ecosystems
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| gptkbp:includes |
designated rivers
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| gptkbp:influences |
state water management policies
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| gptkbp:issuedBy |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:promotes |
recreational activities
sustainable tourism collaboration among stakeholders the use of best management practices the conservation of aquatic habitats |
| gptkbp:provides |
federal funding for river conservation projects
guidelines for river protection legal framework for river protection |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to preserve certain rivers for their outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
cultural significance of rivers
the importance of rivers for recreation and tourism. the economic value of rivers the importance of rivers to indigenous cultures the role of rivers in climate resilience the role of rivers in ecosystems |
| gptkbp:requires |
federal agencies to consider river protection
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| gptkbp:signature |
gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
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| gptkbp:supports |
community involvement in river management
the development of educational programs about rivers habitat protection for wildlife restoration of degraded rivers the conservation of river corridors the development of river management plans the protection of riverine biodiversity the integration of river conservation into land use planning |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1968-10-02
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