jan 18, 1984 - Rivers
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Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) established by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's river heritage, to give them national recognition, and to encourage the public to enjoy and appreciate them. A 14-member national board, created under the Parks Canada Agency Act, administers the program. The first Canadian Heritage River was the French River in Ontario, designated in 1986, and more than 40 rivers are now designated in every province and territory except for Quebec, who withdrew from the program in 1986.
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