Wild and Scenic Rivers
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Glacier Melt to Redirect Alaska’s Alsek River, Endangering World-Famous Rafting Route
As a glacier in southern Alaska melts, a major river is likely to shift course within the next decade, putting the future of local fisheries and a popular rafting path at risk.
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Protecting Yellowstone’s Waters: Proposed Legislation Would Safeguard More of Montana’s Rivers
Montana Senator Jon Tester has proposed a bill that would add 17 rivers to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
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