| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertson Brook | Atlantic, Camden | Pa. Railroad to confluence with Nescochague | 6 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Alquatka Branch | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Mullica River | 3 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Back Creek | Cumberland | Husted Landing to Back Creek Point | 5 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Ballinger Creek | Ocean | Route 9 to confluence with Mullica | 4 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Bass River | Ocean | From 2 miles upstream to confluence with Mullica | 2 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Batsto River (Pine Barrens River System) | Burlington | Hampton Furnance to Mullica River | 15 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Beaver Run | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Wading River | 3 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Berrys Creek | Bergen | South of Route 3 to confluence with the Hackensack River | 2 | Recreation-(The closest, sparsely developed river within a metropolitan population center of approximately 8 million persons.) | Recreational | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Cave Cabin Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with North Branch Forked River | 3 | Botanic-(Within and representative of the unique Pine Barrens area. Corridor includes Bottomland Hardwood Forest and Evergreen Shrub Bog, including stands of significant and rare Atlantic white cedar.) Wild-(Huge undeveloped expanses of ecologically significant salt water tidal marsh are within and adjacent to the area.) | Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Cedar Creek | Ocean | Headwaters to Bamber Lake then Bamber Lake to transmission line crossing above Double Trouble dam | 9 | Cultural, Historic, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Cedar Creek | Ocean | From route 9 crossing to Lanoka Harbor | 1 | Cultural, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Cedar Creek | Cumberland | South of Cedarville to mouth | 6 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Cedar Creek | Ocean | From dam above Double Trouble to Route 9 crossing | 6 | Cultural, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Chamberlain Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to Bamber Lake | 6 | Historic, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Cohansey River | Cumberland | Rocaps Run to Delaware Bay | 17 | Historic-(Segment includes the Greenwich National Historic District, a town which contributed to development of middle colonies through shipping and trade.) Wild-(Segment flows through one of the most inaccessible and undisturbed salt marshes in the section.) | Historic, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Daniels Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with Cedar Creek | 3 | Historic, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Dark Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to from confluence with Maple Root Branch | 2 | Recreation-(One of the most popular canoeable streams within the Pine Barrens.) | Recreational, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Deep Run | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Springers Brook | 4 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Delaware River (Delaware River/Bay System) | Salem, New Castle | Salem Nuclear Power Plant to Delaware Bay | 6 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Delaware Bay | 1982 | DE | |
| Dennis Creek | Cape May | Headwaters in the Great Cedar Swamp to mouth | 9 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Dividing Creek | Cumberland | Tom's Bridge to mouth | 11 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Factory Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with Cedar Creek | 8 | Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Fishing Creek | Salem | Alloway Creek Neck Road to Storm Inlet | 2 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Forked River, North Branch | Ocean | Confluence with Cave Cabin Brnach to Garden State Parkway | 5 | Botanic-(Within and representative of the unique Pine Barrens area. Corridor includes Bottomland Hardwood Forest and Evergreen Shrub Bog, including stands of significant and rare Atlantic white cedar.) Wild-(Huge undeveloped expanses of ecologically significant salt water tidal marsh are within and adjacent to the area.) | Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Great Brook | Morris | Silver Lake Confluence with the Passaic River | 6 | Botanic-(Segment is adjacent to the Great Swamp, a National Natural Landmark and National Wildlife Refuge.) | Other | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Great Egg Harbor River | Camden | Williamstown New Freedom Road to New Brooklyn Lake | 3 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) | Recreational, Other | Great Egg Harbor | 1982/ 1992 | ||
| Great Swamp Branch | Atlantic | Reservoir at Myrtle Avenue to confluence with Nescochaque Creek | 4 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Hackensack River | Bergen, Hudson | South of Route 3 to Penn Central R.R. crossing | 3 | Recreation-(The closest, sparsely developed river within a metropolitan population center of approximately 8 million persons.) | Recreational | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Hope Creek | Salem | Headwaters to mouth southeast of the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station | 5 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Hospitality Brook | Burlington | Hog Wallow Bogs to confluence with West Branch Wading River | 2 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Lamington-Black River | Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon | Randolph to confluence with North Branch Raritan River | 25 | Recreation-(The closest, sparsely developed river within 50 miles of a population center of approximately 8 million.) | Recreational | Raritan | 1982 | ||
| Landing Creek | Atlantic | Oken Street to confluence with Mullica | 5 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Little Creek | Salem | Headwaters to mouth at Mad Horse Creek | 4 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Little Hauken Run | Burlington | Hog Wallow Bogs to confluence with Hospitality Brook | 2 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Long Brook | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with Toms River | 3 | Recreation-(One of the most popular canoeable streams within the Pine Barrens.) | Recreational, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Mad Horse Creek | Salem | Mouth to headwaters of Little Creek and Turner Fork | 4 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Maple Root Branch | Ocean | From confluence with Dark Branch to confluence with Toms River | 3 | Recreation-(One of the most popular canoeable streams within the Pine Barrens.) | Recreational, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Mullica River | Atlantic, Camden, Burlington | Headwaters to Great Bay | 49 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Nacote Creek | Atlantic | Confluence with Mattix Run to confluence with Mullica River | 4 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Nantuxent Creek | Cumberland | Downstream from Newport to mouth | 5 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Nescochague Creek | Atlantic | Great Swamp Branch and Albertson Brook Branch to confluence with Mullica River | 6 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Newbolds Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with Cedar Creek | 3 | Historic, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| Oranoaken Creek | Cumberland | Headwaters in Bear Swamp to mouth | 10 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Oswego River | Burlington | Sim Place Reservoir to confluence of West Branch Wading River and the Wading River | 15 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Passaic River | Morris, Essex | Morris Turnpike to Mt Pleasant Ave. | 7 | Recreation-(Segment is extremely accessible by public roads and is in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations within the NY metro area.) | Recreational | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Passaic River | Morris, Essex | Rt. 80 to Two Bridges Rd. | 11 | Botanic-(Segment flows through a relict marsh and swamp portion of Lake Passaic, the large glacial lake of the Wisconsin period.) | Other | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Passaic River | Morris | Osborn Mills to Route 78 | 8 | Botanic-(Segment is adjacent to the Great Swamp, a National Natural Landmark and National Wildlife Refuge.) | Other | Hackensack-Passaic | 1982 | ||
| Penn Swamp Branch | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Batsto River | 4 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Pine Creek | Atlantic | Reservoir below Weekstown to confluence with Mullica | 2 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Roberts Branch | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Skit Branch | 5 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Salem River | Salem | 2 miles upstream from Courses Landing to Salem | 20 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Skit Branch | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with Batsto | 6 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Sleeper Branch | Atlantic | Reservoir below Route 206 to confluence with Mullica | 6 | Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) Wild-(Within an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Historic-(National Register village at Batso.) | Historic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Springers Brook | Burlington | Indian Mills Brook to confluence with Deep Run | 7 | Hydrologic-( Most of the region is drained by rather closely spaced and somewhat parallel streams flowing to barrier bays along the Atlantic Ocean or south to the Delaware Bay. Streams in the Pinelands are typically slow moving and shallow due to very low topographic gradient. The unusual brown or so-called tea colored appearance of the stream waters results from the abundance of an organic iron complex, which is derived from the oxidation of iron ions dissolved in groundwater and mixed with decomposing plant by-products at the surface. Rivers help to maintain the quality of the adjacent barrier bays which in turn maintain the aquatic nursery and spawning areas of the region. The fact that most streams and the groundwater aquifers in the Pinelands are still low in nutrients (or unpolluted) makes these areas (and the region) unusual. Wild-(Rivers and river segments flow through an area which is the most extensive wildland tract in the Middle Atlantic Seaboard region.) Historic-(System includes river-related National Register sites such as Batsto Village and National Historic Districts such as the Double Trouble area.) Recreation-(System is in unique proximity and accessible to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, PA, Trenton, NJ, Camden NJ, and Wilmington, DE. Certain river segments are unique in that they are canoeable the entire year.) Scenic-( Hardwood forest streams, bog-freshwater marsh areas and white cedar streams. These areas are 3 of the top 4 Pinelands landscapes most preferred by the public as scenery.) Cultural-( These river areas, identified as the most preferred of all Pinelands cultural landscape types, include Sim Place, Quaker Bridge, Hampton and numerous other cranberry bogs.) Botanic-(White cedar swamps, bogs, cranberry bogs and freshwater marshes. The characteristic pattern of this vegetation is directly linked to stream flow quantity and quality. These areas serve as the habitat for at least 4 rare or endangered plant species.) | Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Stow Creek | Salem, Cumberland | South of Mickles Mill to mouth | 16 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Toms River | Ocean | Bridge crossing northeast of Cassville (W. Veteran Hwy) to Central railroad bridge | 13 | Recreation-(One of the most popular canoeable streams within the Pine Barrens.) | Recreational, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Tulpehocken Creek | Burlington | Headwaters to confluence with West Branch Wading River | 8 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Turner Fork | Salem | Headwaters to mouth at Mad Horse Creek | 2 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 | ||
| Wading River | Burlington | From confluence with West Branch Wading River and Oswego River to confluence with Mullica River | 10 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Wading River, West Branch | Burlington | Tulpehocken Creek to confluence with Wading River | 8 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Recreational | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Wading River, West Branch | Burlington | Near Rt. 563 after second crossing with segment to confluence with West Branch Wading River at Tulpehocken Creek confluence | 11 | Recreation-(Unique proximity to significant urban population centers in Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Wilmington.) Botanic-(Area includes representatives of all significant features of Pine Barrens natural phenomenon.) | Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | ||
| Webbs Mill Branch | Ocean | Headwaters to confluence with Chamberlain Branch | 6 | Historic, Other | Mullica-Toms | 1982 | |||
| West Creek | Cumberland, Cape May | Pickle Factory Pond to mouth | 6 | The Delaware River-Bay System represents an example of undeveloped rivers in a regionally unique estuarine area. The area in total is composed of several distinct subareas which in combination form a highly exemplary, productive and important river mouth estuarine system. The area is the least developed of 16 similar identified areas in the northeast. Geologic-(The main segment of the Delaware River is an outstanding and unique example of a high order drowned river mouth.) Cultural-(Rivers and river segments include remnants of the once productive and unique Middle Atlantic fishing industry.) Recreation-(System is accessible and in unique proximity to high concentrations of urban populations in Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Camen NJ.) Wild-(River and river segment corridors are virtually undeveloped and remote.) Hydrologic-(The Delaware River segment is a unique, sparsely developed, high order, tidal river area.) Wildlife-(Areas within and adjacent to the river corridors are important nesting, feeding, migrating, and wintering sites for waterfowl along the Atlantic flyway.) | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Cohansey-Maurice | 1982 |
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