The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protects most of the waterways in the United States from development for public and commercial recreation use.

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The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act specifically protects certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations, but it does not cover most waterways in the United States.

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Protects Most of the Waterways