

The Endangered Cedar River Needs Your Help!


The Endangered Cedar River Needs Your Help!
The Issue
Each year since 1986, American Rivers has released its America's Most Endangered Rivers report to spotlight the nation's ten most imperiled rivers. This year, the Cedar River found itself at #5 on the Most Endangered Rivers List. The Cedar River harbors globally rare plant communities, provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and is a popular paddling and angling destination. However, outdated flood management and poor watershed planning are impacting public health and safety by causing pollution and increasing the risk of flood damage. The Army Corps of Engineers must prioritize lower cost, non-structural flood management solutions on the Cedar River. These natural solutions will help reduce flood damage, improve water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and provide recreational opportunities and economic benefits while saving taxpayer dollars.

The Issue
Each year since 1986, American Rivers has released its America's Most Endangered Rivers report to spotlight the nation's ten most imperiled rivers. This year, the Cedar River found itself at #5 on the Most Endangered Rivers List. The Cedar River harbors globally rare plant communities, provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and is a popular paddling and angling destination. However, outdated flood management and poor watershed planning are impacting public health and safety by causing pollution and increasing the risk of flood damage. The Army Corps of Engineers must prioritize lower cost, non-structural flood management solutions on the Cedar River. These natural solutions will help reduce flood damage, improve water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and provide recreational opportunities and economic benefits while saving taxpayer dollars.

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Petition created on June 1, 2010