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The vast majority of US rivers lack any protections from human activities, new research finds

University of Washington

Jan 9, 2026

The Skagit River, pictured above, runs through northwestern Washington. Nearly 160 miles of the Skagit and its tributaries are protected by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers desi…

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