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Dear John,

Even in turbulent times, rivers are a constant.Their clean, free-flowing waters nourish our bodies, spirits and communities.
Their lush habitats safeguard birds, fish and wildlife. They connect us to our
history, to our future, to each other.

Today, we celebrate our nation’s Wild and Scenic Rivers. Fifty-two years ago,
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act, establishing a system of protection for rivers with outstanding values.

I hope you’ll read my blog with an update on current Wild and Scenic River
protection efforts.
[[link removed]] Thanks to our partners and supporters across the country, we’re well on our way
to achieving – and surpassing – our goal of securing designations for 5,000 new
miles of rivers.

Upon signing the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act on October 2, 1968, President Lyndon
Johnson said, “Every individual and every family should get to know at least one
river.”

Today, I hope you follow President Johnson’s advice and get out to enjoy a river
near you, while wearing a mask and maintaining social distance of course to
protect your family, friends and community.

Take a moment to appreciate all we’ve accomplished for Wild and Scenic Rivers,
together. And join us as we embark on a new era of river protection, advancing a
vision of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone.

For the rivers,

Bob

Bob Irvin
President and CEO
American Rivers

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Upper Missouri River | Photo by Roland Taylor, DOI

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