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American Rivers ranks Green, Crystal among nation’s most endangered waterways

By | 05.15.12 | 5:39 am

Water withdrawals are threatening the Green River as potential dams and diversions are putting fish, wildlife and recreation at risk on the Crystal River, according to a new report.

Upper Colorado lands sixth spot on America’s Most Endangered Rivers list

By | 06.02.10 | 11:11 am

The scenic Upper Colorado River between its headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park and its confluence with the Roaring Fork River has landed the sixth spot on the America’s Most Endangered Rivers list.

Threatened by two major diversion projects…