Welcome to the fourth edition of Wild and Scenic River Currents, an annual newsletter designed to recognize the accomplishments of the National Park Service wild and scenic river (WSR) community. This edition features a collection of articles that highlight the accomplishments of our community during 2021. From exciting new citizen science to valuable land protection successes, there is much to celebrate and appreciate. We hope you enjoy reading this edition, seeing our collective impact, and looking back at the highlights of the past year. Thank you for all you do to keep our rivers clean, healthy, and free-flowing!

The Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council announces the availability of 2022 SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Community Grants. The grants are to advance projects that protect and enhance the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River.

RSC Community Grant RFP FY22

RSC Community Grant Application FY22

The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers are highlighted in the April issue of NPS's Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Newsletter! Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers communities protect outstanding rivers and river-related resources through a collaborative approach. In many of these communities, enjoying the outdoors and being on the river is one way to connect to these special places and learn more about protecting them. 

Did you know that the original conservation plan, drafted as a guiding document for collaborating on river conservation work, is now over 20 years old?

Drafted in 1995, this document has served the Wild and Scenic River well for over 20 years. Now, the Council is working to update it.

An update to the River Conservation Plan is now available! Thank you to everyone who participated in the planning and comment process for this document. Multiple municipalities, organizations and agencies were involved.  The intent of this Plan is to reflect the needs and priorities of the communities and agencies involved in river protection, and its priorities will drive projects and funding of the River Stewardship Council in the coming years. Please take a moment now to review the final plan!

Over $1,000,000 brought to the region...

12 municipalities and 45 partner groups benefitting from funding...

2,401 acres conserved in part with Wild and Scenic support...

1000+ acres of land stewarded...

Over 15,000 experiences for youth along the rivers...

These are some of the successes that have resulted from Wild and Scenic designation. So much has been accomplished to protect and enhance community resources.  Next year, in 2019, the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic River will celebrate 20 years as being designated by Congress. Did you know that the work to designate the river began 12 years before designation? 

Take a look at our new report: 20 Years of Impact and celebrate all that you and others have been a part of! 

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