FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2004

LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE FARMINGTON RIVER BILL
Examines Protections for Lower Farmington River

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (R-5th) and Congressman John Larson (D-1st) introduced legislation this week to examine adding the lower Farmington River to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

The Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2004 (H.R. 4070) would commission a feasibility study of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.