Pingree secures ‘wild and scenic’ designation for York River as part of federal spending bill

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 23, 2022

More than 30 miles of the York River soon will be a “wild and scenic” destination after Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, secured federal protections in the government spending bill that passed Friday. “A ‘Wild and Scenic’ designation for the York River is a vital step in permanently protecting the York River and ensuring access to clean water and a thriving working waterfront for generations to come,” Pingree said. York will be the first river in Maine designated as a Wild and Scenic Partnership River, which could lead to federal funding for habitat restoration or other projects.