Are “Environmentalists” using NRI to “lock up” northern Wisconsins rivers?
No, the NRI is a response to the concerns of a large number of people who are concerned that northern Wisconsin may be losing its characteristics that make it a desirable place to visit and live. They want to “keep the North the North.” The NRI is an attempt to identify areas of concern, and through a wide range of options, retain many of the characteristics of northern rivers that the public has told us they want protected.
