York River Wild and Scenic Designation

The Eliot Conservation Commission is excited to support the effort to designate the York River as part of the National Park Service's Wild and Scenic River System. All four watershed communities endorsed river designation and the Stewardship Plan in late 2018, through votes on warrant articles in Eliot and York and adoption of resolutions by town councils in Kittery and South Berwick. Legislation to designate the York River has been introduced in both the House and Senate. This designation would make available federal funding and resources to protect the York River.

Visit http://www.yorkrivermaine.org/ to learn more and explore a variety of great resources, including the York River Watershed Stewardship Plan, a story map, and more.