Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2005

This bill authorized a formal study of a 40-mile segment of the lower Farmington River and the entire Salmon Brook in Connecticut to determine if they qualified for the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study evaluated whether these waterways possessed "outstandingly remarkable" values—such as unique fish populations, recreational opportunities, or historical significance—that warranted federal protection.

For local citizens, this legislation served as a preliminary step toward preserving the natural state of the river and brook by preventing federal projects, such as dams, that might harm their ecological health. While the bill did not immediately impose new regulations on private property, it provided a framework for local communities and the federal government to collaborate on long-term conservation and recreation plans for the area.