Recognition: The Canadian Heritage Rivers Program

The St. John River Society believes in the importance of recognition for the St. John River on the national stage. The Society is the lead organization seeking designation of the New Brunswick portion of the St. John River under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System. The Society is working with the Provincial Department of Natural Resource to achieve designation of the St. John River.

The Canadian Heritage Rivers Secretariat, within Heritage Canada is charged with nominating and designating rivers across Canada that fit the program’s criteria through physical, cultural or recreational values.

The St. John River is not eligible under the physical values criteria due to the dams on the river, but is more than qualified under the cultural and recreational values. There are two phases two designation: nomination and designation. The Society is working on a nomination document that will be submitted to the National Board of the Canadian Heritage Rivers Secretariat. Upon nomination, The Society will begin the process for eligibility as a designated Canadian Heritage River.

Please visit: www.chrs.ca for more information on the Canadian Heritage Rivers Program.