Earth Gauge Tip of the Week — National Rivers Month

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June is National Rivers Month!  Did you know that the United States has over 3,660,000 miles of rivers?  That’s enough distance to circle the Earth 146 times!  Freshwater rivers and streams provide drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and more.  Celebrate and protect rivers in your community with these tips:

  • Find out where your water comes from – chances are it’s a local river or stream!  Some of the nation’s biggest cities get their water from rivers.  In Washington, DC, 76 percent of drinking water for metro-area residents comes from the Potomac River.  Residents of Omaha and Kansas City get water from the Mississippi River and many Las Vegas and Phoenix residents get water from the Colorado River.  The Cedar and Tolt Rivers support residents in Seattle.
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