The Owens River and the Sierra Nevada near Bishop, California
The Owens River and the Sierra Nevada near Bishop, California (© Interfoto/Danita Delimont)
A wild and scenic scene
Some of our nation's most treasured rivers are protected thanks to a program that was first established on this day in 1968. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act aims to preserve rivers with 'outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.' That's something we can get behind.
© Interfoto/Danita Delimont