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What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 6 of a series)
National Wild and Scenic Rivers
National Wild and Scenic Rivers have outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values. Rivers are classified by level of human impact as wild, scenic, or recreational. Wild rivers are free of dams and generally inaccessible except by trail. They represent vestiges of primitive America. Scenic rivers have relatively untouched shorelines but may be accessible in places by roads. Recreational rivers usually have more development along their shorelines, are accessible by road, and may have been dammed or diverted in the past.
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System includes 166 rivers in 38 states and protects more than 11,000 miles of rivers.
Administering agencies: Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Established: 1968
Total area under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System: 11,000 miles
Next: National Scenic Trails
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Confluence of Wild & Scenic Rio Grande and Red Rivers (S Maurer photo)
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What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 5 of a series)
What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 4 of a series)
What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 3 of a series)
What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 2 of a series)
What's a PUBLIC LAND Anyway? (Part 1 of a series)
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Free Public Lands Map
As part of the continuing effort to raise awareness of and to provide education about our public lands, PLIA is offering a free public lands map.
The National Geographic Public Lands of the United States map is available for a limited time. National Geographic reprinted this beautiful, poster-sized map, which shows all lands under federal management, as part of its Geography Action! program. The back side of the map features lots of useful information for educators, parents, and recreationists, as well as interesting activities for kids.
While there is no charge for these items, regular shipping charges apply. Click on the link to order up to 2 free items from PLIA's online public lands bookstore. If you need more than two maps, please call us toll free at 877-851-8946.
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Public Lands of the United States map
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Free Endangered Species and Other Pins
Free Public Lands Book
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