Could Colorado Soon Have a Second Wild and Scenic River?

Mar 12, 2018 | Colorado River, Environment, Instream Flow, Recreation, Water Supply |

Could Colorado Soon Have a Second Wild and Scenic River?

From top to bottom, Deep Creek drops 4,500 feet, displaying nearly the full range of Colorado's ecosystems. Photo by Hannah Leigh Myers

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2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. While Colorado is home to only one wild and scenic designated river, a second river could soon be added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. What makes Deep Creek a good fit for wild and scenic protection, and why it has been 30 years since Colorado has designated a wild and scenic river? Read more here.

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