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10th Anniversary of the Edwards Dam Removal on Maine’s Kennebec River |
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Written by American Rivers
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 |
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Augusta, Maine - Since the removal of the Edwards Dam, the Kennebec River has seen the resurgence of healthy sea-run fish populations. The removal of the Edwards Dam and subsequent changes on the river are a national model for ecosystem restoration, and offer lessons for other rivers and other communities. |
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Agents Seize Semi-Automatic Weapons Near Rio Grande River |
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Written by River News Now
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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
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Edinburg, Texas - Border Patrol agents assigned to the McAllen Station seized four high powered weapons near the Hidalgo port of entry. |
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Wateree Blue Trail Dedication Ceremony |
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Written by American Rivers
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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Columbia, South Carolina - The Wateree Blue Trail Dedication will take place this Saturday, June 6, on National Trails Day. Speakers include South Carolina State Senator Vincent A. Sheheen and other community leaders. Reporters are invited to attend the dedication and an inaugural paddle immediately following the dedication (details are at the end of this release). |
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American Rivers Hosts River Action Day on Capitol Hill |
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Written by River News Now
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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Washington, DC - River advocates from 25 states will join American Rivers tomorrow on Capitol Hill to send a strong message to Congress about the importance of healthy rivers to communities, and the need to strengthen and pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) sponsored by Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Ed Markey (D-MA). This will be the sixth annual River Action Day hosted by American Rivers. |
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Vilsack Announces Floodplain Easement Selections Through Recovery Act Funding |
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Written by USDA
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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Terre Haute, Indiana - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today selected 289 applications for the first national sign-up for floodplain easements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The easements will cover more the 36,000 acres of land in 36 states. |
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Kern River Announces Non-Binding Open Season |
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Written by BusinessWire
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Sunday, 31 May 2009 |
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Salt Lake City, Utah - Kern River Gas Transmission Company announced today it is holding a non-binding open season through June 18, 2009, to determine shipper interest in firm year-round transportation service from receipt points in Wyoming and Utah to delivery points into California. |
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Border Patrol Agents Rescue Father and Son from Colorado River Sinking Boat |
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Written by River News Now
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Sunday, 31 May 2009 |
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Yuma, Arizona - United States Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Station saved a man and his son from their sinking boat in the Colorado River.
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Border Patrol BORSTAR Helps Train Swift Water Rescuers in Frigid Elwha River |
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Written by River News Now
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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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Port Angeles, Washington - During three days last week, northwest Washington first responders earned Swift water Rescue Technician 1 certificates by challenging the frigid Elwha River to learn to keep themselves safe and rescue would-be victims. |
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