CNN’s Hero of the Year Keeps Rivers Waste-Free

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By Paula FelpsNov 21, 2013, 6:43 am85 pts
Chad Pregracke’s passion for the Mississippi River has spawned a movement that has cleaned up more than 6 million pounds of debris along riverbanks. Photo: Living Lands & Waters Growing up, the Mississippi River was Chad Pregracke’s playground. Now, it’s his passion. During his summers, a young Pregracke…

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