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Proc 7112--ProclamationClinton · D

Proclamation 7112--

Designation of American Heritage Rivers

This proclamation designates 14 rivers across the United States as 'American Heritage Rivers' under the American Heritage Rivers initiative announced in 1997. The designations are made pursuant to Executive Orders 13061, 13080, and 13093, recognizing community-led efforts to restore and protect these rivers and facilitating access to existing federal programs and resources.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 41949

Key directives

  • Designate 14 specific rivers as American Heritage Rivers pursuant to Executive Orders 13061, 13080, and 13093

Timeline

Immediate

  • Designation of 14 American Heritage Rivers takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing access to federal programs and resources for designated river communities

Risks & tensions

  • No specific funding or new regulatory authority created; relies on 'tapping existing programs'
Proclamation 7112--: Designation of American Heritage Rivers · Executive Orders