Management Goals:

Four critical goals were outlined during the study and designation process and are emphasized in the draft Comprehensive Management Plan. The Plan will be completed in the next two years.

Foster the protection and enhancement of the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the rivers and their adjacent lands for future generations.

Promote economic vitality by acknowledging rights of traditional businesses and stimulating future compatible opportunities.

Balance residential, commercial and industrial activities with the protection of the area's important resources to ensure and enhance the quality of life for the river communities.

Encourage coordination and consistency among existing levels of government, businesses, organizations and individuals to facilitate implementation of management plans without creating a new regulatory agency or infringing on individual property rights.

Management Approach: Cumberland County serves as the critical link to the five municipalities and the region. They work cooperatively with the National Park Service to resolve issues and identify education and resource protection opportunities in the river corridor. This approach has been quite successful and is expected to be further implemented as the long-term management strategy as defined in the Management Plan.