Report Considers Duck River Among the ‘Most Endangered’ in the Nation

A waterfall on the Duck River at Old Stone Fort State Park. (Photo: Bob Butters)

The Duck River, which winds through seven Middle Tennessee counties for more than 260 miles before reaching the Tennessee River, is among the most endangered rivers in the United States, according to a new report by the advocacy group American Rivers.

Threatened by population growth, development and climate change “urgent action is needed to safeguard this vital ecosystem,” the recently released report said.

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Anita Wadhwani – Tennessee Lookout

Also, read this article from Southern Environmental Law Center

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