The Study

The Wild and Scenic River Study of the Eightmile River concluded that the entire main-stem and East Branch congressionally authorized study area, plus additional tributary areas of the watershed, were eligible for designation into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System based on free-flowing condition and the presence of one or more outstandingly remarkable resource values. Specific resource values covered in this report include outstanding watershed hydrology, water quality, unique species and natural communities, geology, watershed ecosystem and cultural landscape. Preserving and enhancing these values is the basis of the Eightmile River Management Plan and the Wild and Scenic Designation.