The Vast Majority of US Rivers Lack Any Protections from Human Activities, New Research Finds

ENN
Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 pm56 pts
The U.S. boasts more than 4 million miles of rivers, peppered with laws and regulations to protect access to drinking water and essential habitat for fish and wildlife.

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The Vast Majority of US Rivers Lack Any Protections from Human Activities, New Research Finds

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