A landowner may choose to register river-bordering land or land within a defined river corridor in the Scenic Rivers Land Registry. Land registration involves a simple, written agreement between the landowner and the Scenic Rivers Program. Responsibility for land management rests solely with the landowner. Project staff contact the landowner on an annual basis to answer any questions or obtain updates. The landowner receives information on the project including invitations to special events and activities.
Registration is considered a temporary agreement because land ownership changes over time.
In order to receive tax benefits, there must be a commitment to manage the land according to program goals in perpetuity. The BMPs act as a model for the landowner to follow in order to protect resource values. The BMPs focus on the protection of scenic values, water quality, and wildlife habitat. The landowner promises to give notice of any change in land ownership, major change in land use, or known threats to the resource. Responsibility for land management rests solely with the landowner.