How are natural rivers designated?
Following the nomination process, a long-range management plan for the stream is developed jointly by the DRN, local government and local citizens. This natural river plan is then reviewed by the public through hearings and other meetings, and revised to reflect citizen concerns. If the plan is then accepted by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, the river may be designated a natural river under one of three categories: Wilderness, Wild-Scenic or Country-Scenic.
