American Heritage Rivers Protection Program facts for kids
The American Heritage Rivers Protection Program was started by Executive Order 13061. This happened during the time Bill Clinton was President on September 11, 1997. The main idea was to help local groups already working to protect and improve rivers and their communities. It was a way to send government help more easily to support these volunteer efforts. This program aimed to make rivers and the areas around them better.
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What is the American Heritage Rivers Program?
The American Heritage Rivers Protection Program was a special plan in the United States. It was created to help protect important rivers. The program also aimed to support the communities living near these rivers.
Why Was the Program Created?
The program's goal was to make it easier for federal (national) resources to reach local projects. These projects were already working to improve rivers. It was all about helping communities keep their rivers healthy and beautiful.
How Were Rivers Chosen?
Rivers were chosen based on ideas sent in by local groups. The rules for choosing rivers were made by the Council on Environmental Quality. They listened to many different ideas about how to use rivers and natural resources.
What Criteria Were Used?
The selection rules looked at many things. These included:
- Natural features of the river.
- Cultural and historical importance.
- Beautiful scenery and places for fun activities.
- Interests like tourism and transportation.
- Important industries such as farming, power generation, and mining.
The chosen American Heritage Rivers could be in many different places. Some were in untouched natural areas. Others were in farmland or busy cities.
See also
In Spanish: Programa de Protección de Ríos del Patrimonio Estadounidense para niños
