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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Public Law 90-542) Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Public Law 90-542) The term 'Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Public Law 90-542)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act selects certain rivers possessing remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, or other similar values, for preservation in free-flowing conditions. Those selected under recreational criteria may have undergone some diversion or impoundment in the past. Selected rivers and streams have been placed into the National Rivers Inventory by Acts of Congress; others are proposed for inclusion into the system. See Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968'. Previous 5 Terms: WIC vouchers (coupons) Wicket gate Widescreen Widespread widgeon Next 5 Terms: Wild type Wilderness Wilderness Wilderness act Wilderness resource About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.