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	Wild & Scenic Committee Update by Bob Thompson The Westfield River Watershed a great place to live and play with an added benefit being segments of the River are designated as National Wild and Scenic River. The designation occurred in 1993 and included 43 miles of waterways in the towns of Becket, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Middlefield and Worthington. In February of 2002 an Application for Expanding National Wild and Scenic River Designation of the Westfield River was submitted to the Department of Interior. The extension of Wild and Scenic designation would include segments of the River along the West Branch, Middle Branch and Main Stem. This would add to areas in the Town of Becket and bring the towns of Huntington, Savoy, Washington and Windsor into the Wild and Scenic Designated towns. The new segments proposed for designation are: Segments of the lower East, West and Middle Branches and Main Stem in Huntington. Upper East Branch in Windsor and Savoy Shaker Mill Brook in Becket and Washington Depot Brook in Becket and Washington Savery Brook n Becket and Washington Watson Brook in Becket and Washington Drowned Land Brook in Washington and Savoy Center Brook in Savoy Windsor Jams Brook in Windsor Center Pound Brook in Becket These additions would increase the total Wild and Scenic designated and protected areas to 79 miles of waterways on the River and tributaries. At this point the Proposal appears to have passed all of the hurdles and review periods and is awaiting the signature of the Secretary of Interior. Once this occurs it will trigger a number of celebrations and events along the River. Please look forward to the upcoming events and join the Westfield River Wild and Scenic Advisory Board for the festivities. In the near future there will be the "East Branch Trail" celebration as well as local and regional trails meetings. Also we look forward to meeting people at our booth at the Cummington Fair the end of August. In conclusion, on a rather sad note, Doug Poland of Washington has resigned form the Advisory Board due to health concerns. Speaking for the entire Advisory Board I would like to thank Doug for his years of service and wish him the best for the future. His commitment and passions will be missed!