TY  - BOOK
AU  - United StatesDepartment of the Interior
AU  - United StatesFederal Interdepartmental Task Force on the Potomac
TI  - The Nation's River: A report on the Potomac: From the U.S. Department of the Interior
AV  - F106 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Potomac River
N1  - Release date is 2007-02-02; Produced by Mark C. Orton, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
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N2  - "The Nation's River: A report on the Potomac" is a scientific publication likely written in the late 20th century. This report, produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, examines the Potomac River and provides recommendations aimed at addressing its various challenges, including pollution, water resource management, and the preservation of its scenic beauty. The work reflects on the necessity of planning and action to ensure that the river can serve as a model of scenic and recreational values for the entire nation.  The opening of the report sets a historical context for the Potomac River, emphasizing its relationship with the national capital and its significance in American history. It discusses how both natural forces and human development have shaped the river over time, leading to environmental challenges such as pollution and water shortages. It highlights the collaborative effort initiated by President Johnson to create a comprehensive conservation plan, acknowledging the roles of various stakeholders and the necessity of coordinated actions across federal, state, and local levels to ensure the sustainable management of the Potomac River in the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -