What does Preamble of Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for study. The study is for potential designation as a wild and scenic river. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes,' which are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026.

What does DESIGNATION OF MULLICA RIVER WATERSHED FOR STUDY FOR POTENTIAL of Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for study. The designation includes specific segments of the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and their tributaries. The study will encompass segments from the rivers' headwaters to their confluence with larger bodies of water, including Great Bay. The Secretary of the Interior is required to complete the study within three years of receiving funds. A report detailing the study's results must be submitted to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Herbert Conaway (D-NJ)

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This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a three-year study of the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for potential designation as a wild and scenic river.
The study will evaluate specific segments of the Mullica River, Wading River, and Batsto River, including their tributaries, from headwaters to Great Bay.
Upon completion, the study's findings will be reported to the House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Energy.

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