Lower Delaware River Management Plan

The Lower Delaware River Management Plan sets forth a vision for the wise use and management of the diverse resources in the River corridor. It is meant to be used and referred to by all levels of government, property owners and organizations that have an interest in the protection of the Lower Delaware River corridor.

The Management Plan sets forth six major goals and recommends actions to maintain and improve the Lower Delaware River corridor, its tributaries and surrounding natural, historic and cultural resources. It provides for economic growth in a manner that does not adversely affect the region's resources. Each level of government would retain its existing level of authority, and landowner rights are not jeopardized.

Successful implementation of the Management Plan will require cooperation between all levels of government, individual landowners and related non-profit organizations. The Plan recognizes that local municipalities play a key role in implementing the suggested conservation measures.

Wild and Scenic Study Report now available on the Web!

• Executive Summary and Table of Contents

  Executive Summary Adobe PDF format (78 Kb)

• Section I Introduction and Study Background summarizes the Wild and Scenic River study and provides an overview of the Delaware River and its resources

  Section I Adobe PDF format (739 Kb)

• Section II Description of Study Area Resources describes the natural and historic characteristics of the River corridor, and identifies its rich diversity of resources.

  Section II Adobe PDF format (689 Kb)

• Section III Eligibility and Classification describes the eligibility findings and proposed river classification.

  Section III Adobe PDF format (74 Kb)

• Section IV Lower Delaware River Management Plan describes management goals, local government recommendations, and landowner role in protecting the river.

Section IV Adobe PDF format (377 Kb)

• Section V Suitability describes suitability criteria and findings.

  Section V Adobe PDF format (24 Kb)

• Appendices includes sections on
  • Public support for river corridor protection,
  • Study participants,
  • Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Study Act,
  • Environmental assessment, and a
  • Sample municipal resolution supporting Wild and Scenic River designation

  Appendices Adobe PDF format (377Kb)

  For a complete copy of the Lower Delaware River Management Plan, call the National Park Service at (215) 597-1655
  

  OR:
  
  Request a copy thru E-Mail: SP_Team@nps.gov