A River to Enjoy and Protect

A River to Enjoy and Protect (HM17RS)

Location: Millville, NJ 08332 Cumberland County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 17.25', W 74° 59.268'

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Maurice River

Congress passed the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968 to protect selected free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural and recreational values. The Act promotes conservation and good stewardship of these streams and their environs for all to enjoy. The Maurice is one of only a few Atlantic Coast rivers that meets the Act's stringent requirements. In December 1993, thirty-five miles of the Maurice River, Menantico Creek, Manumuskin River and Muskee Creek were officially added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Think of the Maurice National Scenic and Recreational River as a "corridor" of free-flowing water, woodlands, wetlands, and salt marshes and related habitats. In our industrial age, the Maurice River corridor is such a rarity it is recognized as nationally important. Located on the Atlantic Flyway, its clean waters and diverse habitats are vital to migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. The salt marshes and tidal flats teem with microscopic plankton, a basic link in the food chain of much marine life. These shallow estuary waters play a vital role in the life cycles of the shellfish, crabs and game fish that we enjoy.Here you'll find a rich historical heritage of oystering, fishing, boating, farming and industry. Mauricetown, Millville and other historic communities still reflect those vibrant earlier days.

The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route links the Maurice River, and other natural areas and historic sites in Southern New Jersey.
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HM NumberHM17RS
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Placed ByNational Park Service and US Department of the Interior National Wild and Scenic River Systems
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Date Added Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at 3:45am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 501052 N 4348681
Decimal Degrees39.28750000, -74.98780000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 17.25', W 74° 59.268'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 17' 15.00" N, 74° 59' 16.08" W
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Area Code(s)856, 609
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 9640 Mauricetown Crossway Rd, Millville NJ 08332, US
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