Noatak River National Wild and Scenic River

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Noatak River National Wild and Scenic River is a federally protected Arctic river corridor in northwest Alaska renowned for its remote wilderness, intact ecosystems, and outstanding scenic and recreational values.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf National Wild and Scenic River
protected area
river corridor
accessCharacteristic primarily accessed by air
roadless
biodiversityValue habitat for Arctic wildlife species
characteristic intact ecosystems
outstanding recreational values
outstanding scenic values
remote wilderness
conservationValue large undisturbed Arctic river basin
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designation National Wild and Scenic River
designationPurpose protection of ecological integrity
protection of fish and wildlife habitat
protection of free‑flowing river character
protection of outstanding scenic values
protection of recreational values
designationStatus federally protected
ecosystemType Arctic tundra ecosystem
boreal and subarctic river ecosystem
governingBody U.S. federal government NERFINISHED
hydrologicalFeature free‑flowing river
legalFramework Wild and Scenic Rivers Act NERFINISHED
legalProtection protection from dams and major water resource projects
locatedIn Alaska
Arctic region
Noatak River watershed
northwest Alaska
locatedInProtectedArea Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve NERFINISHED
Noatak National Preserve NERFINISHED
managingAgency National Park Service NERFINISHED
partOf National Wild and Scenic Rivers System NERFINISHED
recreationActivity backpacking
fishing
kayaking
rafting
wilderness float trips
wildlife viewing
region northwestern Alaska Arctic

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Noatak National Preserve partOf Noatak River National Wild and Scenic River
Noatak National Preserve hasProtectionStatus Noatak River National Wild and Scenic River
this entity surface form: National Wild and Scenic River (Noatak River)