Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

S. 1187 would direct the federal government to conduct a comprehensive study of the Deerfield River, which flows through Massachusetts and Vermont, to evaluate whether it meets the criteria for designation as a Wild and Scenic River. This study would examine the river's natural, cultural, recreational, and ecological values to determine its suitability for federal protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

If enacted, this bill would not automatically protect the river but would instead authorize an investigation into its potential eligibility for such protection. The study would provide Congress with information needed to make a future decision about whether to formally designate the Deerfield River as a Wild and Scenic River, which could affect land use and development along the river corridor. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to committee for consideration.