History and Ecology
The river's historical sites include lime kilns and 19th century mills. Its lower course includes the most extensive Piedmont forests remaining in Delaware that are home to several key species, including the federally listed endangered bog turtle. In 2000, the United States Congress designated 190 miles (310 km) of the river and its tributaries as part of the National Wild and Scenic River program.
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