Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

This bill authorizes a study to evaluate whether the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont should receive Wild and Scenic River designation. It specifically identifies two river segments: a 22-mile stretch of the Nulhegan River and an 18-mile stretch of Paul Stream, including their tributaries. The study, to be completed within three years by the Secretary of the Interior, will assess the rivers' eligibility for protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The resulting report will be submitted to Congress but does not automatically protect the rivers - only the study process is mandated. This affects the natural resources and communities along these Vermont waterways by initiating a formal evaluation of their conservation potential.