The award purpose is protection of wild and scenic river values by fulfilling annual work plans to achieve goals enumerated in the lamprey river management plan (public law 104-333) through engaging…

The Lamprey River Watershed Association Inc. received a $210,000 cooperative agreement from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System program (CFDA 15.962), awarded on September 9, 2025, with completion targeted for April 30, 2030. The award supports implementation of the Lamprey River Management Plan through collaborative partnerships with the Lamprey River Advisory Committee, local and state agencies, and nonprofit organizations operating in New Hampshire.

Deliverables under this cooperative agreement include land protection initiatives, community and research grant administration, public outreach and education programming, ecological and archeological surveys, invasive species management, river access improvements, and technical support for the advisory committee. These activities are designed to enhance water quality, protect natural and cultural resources, expand recreation opportunities, and increase public understanding and enjoyment of the river's ecological and cultural values through comprehensive river stewardship and management plan implementation.

The award purpose is protection of wild and scenic river values by fulfilling annual work plans to achieve goals enumerated in the lamprey river management plan (public law 104-333) through engaging nonprofit recipients, riverside communities, and local, state, and federal agencies who comprise the lamprey river advisory committee and its partners. Specific programs and projects that achieve comprehensive river management plan goals include activities such as land protection, community and research grants, public outreach and education, ecological studies, archeological and historical surveys, invasive species management, and river access improvements. IT is anticipated that water quality, natural and cultural resources, recreation opportunities, public enjoyment and understanding of river values, and technical and operations support for the lamprey river advisory committee will improve because of the award.