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North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers

A Natural and Scenic Rivers System was created by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1971 to preserve and protect certain free-flowing rivers in their natural state. A 13-mile segment of the Linville River and some 26.5 miles of the New and the South Fork of the New became the first rivers to be included in the system in 1976. Currently, the state is treading lightly around the troubled waters of establishing scenic rivers. Opposition, primarily from landowners, has arisen in every case that has come up for study in the recent past. However, progress is being made toward studying the Dan River for inclusion in either the state or federal system.

Information regarding trips on these streams can be quite useful. Such information as date of trip, put-in and takeout locations, length of trip (time and distance), number of participants, and other details can prove important. Jot them down on a card and send them to the authors. Such reports will be tabulated and forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. This type of data can be most helpful in making decisions that affect these streams.