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The nation's top 10 endangered rivers

 

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  • The environmental advocacy group American Rivers has released its list of the nation's top 10 endangered rivers. See which natural treasures are under threat. Pictured; the Grand River.
  • #10 - Kansas River (Dredging projects could cause severe damage to the Kansas according to American Rivers.)
  • #9 - Coal River (American Rivers argues mountaintop coal mining poses a large threat to this West Virginia river's health, and that of the public.)
  • #8 - Crystal River (This Colorado river is endangered by proposed dams & other water diversions.)
  • #7 - Skykomish River (Located in Washington state, this waterway is threatened by the development of a new dam according to American Rivers.)
  • #6 - Grand River (Natural gas development threatens the river’s clean water, and public health, according to the America's Rivers organization.)
  • #5 - Hoback River (American Rivers fears natural gas development will spoil this fishing & wildlife gem.)
  • #4 - Missouri River (The great Missouri's waterways are the victim of outdated flood management, which puts the public at risk according to American Rivers.)
  • #3 - Chattahoochee River (This southern jewel is under threat from growing water demands in Georgia, Florida & other states.)
  • #2 - Green River (Withdrawal of this river's waters for drinking supplies poses a major threat to the Utah waterway according to American Rivers.)
  • #1 -Potomac River (American Rivers lists the Potomac River as the most endangered river in the U.S. The group fears pollution and weakening of current environmental laws will devastate the waterway.)
 

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