The last free river

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Environmentalists are opposing a developer's efforts to dam southern California's Sespe Creek, the only undammed major river system in the area. Opponents of the dam plan cite costs and earthquake safety concerns and state that wiser water management should be considered first.

California, Rivers, Southern California, Dams

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From whitewater to to tap water: dam developers eye Colorado's wild Arkansas River

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Developers and government officials want to dam this beautiful and ancient river to increase water supply. Environmentalists oppose the destruction of wildlife habitat and marring of scenic beauty that would result. Friends of the Arkansas are fighting the proposal.

Environmental policy, Arkansas River, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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British Columbia's last stand: conservationists struggle to save what's left of a virgin old-growth forest

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Many BC citizens are becoming outraged with the government's pro-logging and anti-conservation stance. A logging concern's plan to log Clayoquot Sound will result in the decimation of 1,000-year-old cedar trees and animal habitats.

Lumber industry, Old growth forests, Vancouver Island

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