Ever wonder how some of our rivers stay unspoiled? It"s thanks to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which was signed into law on this day in 1968. This legislation created the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System which preserves rivers with exceptional natural, cultural, and recreational qualities.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Today in History
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The forecast calls for blooms
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The scene of a literary crime
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Celebrating 30 years of eye-opening images
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Yosemite National Park anniversary
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Take me to the river
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Folegandros Island, Cyclades, Greece
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Vancouver Coastal Sea wolves, Great Bear Rainforest, Canada
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World Bee Day
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Canada s $20 view
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Cheese! We ll go somewhere where there s cheese!
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Women s History Month
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Nomads of the Gobi
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World of WearableArt Awards
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Celebrating migrations
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Ancient groves in Australia
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Uncommon clouds are gathering
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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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May the Fourth be with you…
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain
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St. Patrick s Day
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Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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San Francisco Bay salt flats
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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American Eagle Day
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Ringing in the new year at Teotihuacan
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Staircase of turquoise pools
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International Tiger Day
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National Moth Week
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What s better than a smile?