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North America's Most Biologically Diverse River Granted Protections in Tennessee
May 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:

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North America's Most Biologically Diverse River Granted Protections in Tennessee

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NASHVILLE-Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee this week signed a bill designating the entire Duck River and some of its tributaries as a Class II Pastoral State Scenic River. The new law prohibits mining, commercial logging and landfills within 2 miles o . . .

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