Wright says the National Wild and Scenic River designation is good for local people because it ensures we can continue using our river in all the ways we do today. He emphasizes that the federal designation protects people locally by making sure that no big city can destroy more of our river with a dam and reservoir to provide water to the urban areas. There are also positive economic impacts to local communities says Wright because the national recognition is a tourist draw Amador County for nature and wild life enthusiatists.