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Dry Weather and Drought

North Dakota’s Rivers

Did you know that North Dakota is home to more than 54,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – [...]

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Our Nation’s Rivers

Did you know that the U.S. is home to more than 3.6 million miles of rivers? (See state specific data.) Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of [...]

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Hawaii’s Rivers

Did you know that Hawaii is home to nearly 4,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. During [...]

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Kansas’ Rivers

Did you know that Kansas is home to nearly 134,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. During [...]

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Missouri’s Rivers

Did you know that Missouri is home to nearly 52,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the amount [...]

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Utah’s Rivers

Did you know that Utah is home to nearly 82,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. During [...]

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South Dakota’s Rivers

Did you know that South Dakota is home to more than 9,500 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might [...]

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Washington’s Rivers

Did you know that Washington is home to more than 70,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the [...]

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Oregon’s Rivers

Did you know that Oregon is home to nearly 111,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the amount [...]

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Idaho’s Rivers

Did you know that Idaho is home to more than 107,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. [...]

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Arizona’s Rivers

Did you know that Arizona is home to more than 90,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. [...]

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Oklahoma’s Rivers

Did you know that Oklahoma is home to more than 78,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. [...]

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Delaware’s Rivers

Did you know that Delaware is home to more than 2,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the [...]

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New Jersey’s Rivers

Did you know that New Jersey is home to nearly 6,500 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the [...]

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Vermont’s Rivers

Did you know that Vermont is home to more than 7,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the [...]

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Connecticut’s Rivers

Did you know that Connecticut is home to nearly 6,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the amount [...]

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Kentucky’s Rivers

Did you know that Kentucky is home to more than 49,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the [...]

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Nebraska’s Rivers

Did you know that Nebraska is home to more than 79,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. [...]

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Colorado’s Rivers

Did you know that Colorado is home to more than 107,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like an abundant resource, the amount of fresh water available to us is smaller than you might think. [...]

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Maryland’s Rivers

Did you know that Maryland is home to nearly 17,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more. While it may seem like fresh water is an abundant resource – especially during times of heavy rainfall and flooding – the amount [...]

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