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Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.


Stephen Ambrose

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GINA BARRECA That (extra) land made the area more secure and a better place for wildlife.
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DAVE KVAMME God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens, and to rivers foords.
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CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS It's less sexy, but highly useful.
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ANN BEESON I worked for the recreation and parks department for a year.
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ALEX ESTRADA We're pleased with our wildlife rehabilitators in this area.
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