"The Administration ... fully supports the implementation of the American Heritage Rivers, which supports community-led efforts to revitalize local economies, protect natural resources and the environment, and preserve historic and cultural resources.

"Through the American Heritage Rivers initiative, all communities will receive better access to the information, tools and resources of the various federal agencies."

Kathleen A. McGinty, Chair, Council on Environmental Quality (Before the Committee on Resources U. S. House of Representatives) September 24, 1997