Wild and Scenic Rivers Forever Stamps, 2019 Sheet – Cards, Letters and Stamp Collecting

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act into effect, preserving selected rivers with remarkable values.

Initially, eight rivers were chosen, expanding to over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico by 2019.

Today, federal, state agencies, private landowners, and volunteers collaborate to preserve America’s rivers, keeping them free from pollutants and human-made structures. As Nebraska resident Brad Arrowsmith said, “Boundaries don’t protect rivers, people do.”