Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

HR 2451 designates the entire Deerfield River (including its branches and major tributaries like the Green River and North River) in Massachusetts and Vermont for a study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete this study within three years of funding and submit a report to Congress detailing the findings. This study will assess the river's eligibility for potential wild and scenic designation, which could lead to protections for its natural, recreational, and cultural values. The bill does not immediately protect the river but sets a process to evaluate it. The study area directly encompasses the river system and its watershed across both states.