NWSI 2024 Protections of Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers - Similarities, Differences, Overlap

Description:
This session aims to provide participants with a nuanced understanding of the intersection between Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River designations. By exploring the overlapping protections and fundamental differences in intent and focus, we aim to clarify each designation's unique conservation aspects.
Presenters:
- Becky Blanchard, Pacific Southwest Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Specialist, U.S. Forest Service
- Nancy Taylor, Pacific Northwest Wilderness, Wild & Scenic Rivers, Congressionally Designated Areas Program Manager, U.S. Forest Service