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119-hr-8924119th Congress

Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

Introduced

Summary

Directs a federal study of the Mullica River watershed to evaluate possible Wild and Scenic River designation. It names the Mullica, Batsto, Wading and many tributaries in New Jersey as the segments to be reviewed.

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  • Local communities and conservation groups would get a formal evaluation of the Mullica River and listed tributaries for potential Wild and Scenic protection.
  • The Secretary of the Interior would complete the study and submit a report to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within 3 years after funds are made available.
  • The bill specifies the exact river segments to be studied, naming the Mullica River from its headwaters to Great Bay, the Batsto River, the Wading River, and many named tributaries and branches.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Study of Mullica River Watershed

If enacted, this bill would require a federal study of the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey. It would add the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and many tributaries to the Wild and Scenic Rivers study list. The Secretary of the Interior would have to finish the study and send a report to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The study must be completed not later than 3 years after funds are made available to carry it out. The bill does not appropriate funding. Local residents, landowners, and recreation-related small businesses could be affected if the study leads to later river protections.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 5/20/2026

  • Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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