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Yuba River. From the east coast to the west, each river has its own beauty and character. Each river has its own story. Take a look at some America's best rivers and some of the rivers we're working to protect. And learn some facts about your...
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fan delta. delta, low-lying plain that is composed of stream-borne sediments deposited by a river at its mouth. A brief treatment of deltas follows. For full treatment, see river: Deltas. One of the first texts to describe deltas was History, written...
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Rivers may...
See also. List of longest rivers of the United States (by main stem) List of National Wild and Scenic Rivers; List of river borders of U.S. states
The National Wild & Scenic Rivers System spans 41 states and Puerto Rico. States on the map depicted with diagonal lines do not have a designated wild and scenic river. However, every state has rivers that have been found to be potential additions...
List of rivers of Washington, D.C. List of rivers of Guam. List of rivers of the United States Virgin Islands.
The U.S. Geological Survey's Streamer application allows users to explore where their surface water comes from and where it flows to. By clicking on any major stream or river, the user can trace it upstream to its source (s) or downstream to where...
Rivers are the lifeblood of the earth's ecosystems, carving paths from mountainous regions down to the sea. They host a dynamic array of habitats, supporting freshwater species from nimble fish like salmon, which journey between river and sea, to...
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Rivers are economic engines for communities, providing water for agriculture and industry. River-related recreation and tourism contributes over $97 billion to the U.S. economy. Water is a smart investment in our communities and our future. Every $1...
The National Rivers Project is the website serving to help identify, explore and plan trips on rivers within the database. Together, comprehensive river recreation and management information is provided for paddlers and resource managers. Contact us...
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