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With 40 miles of free-flowing waters, the Taunton River is the longest undammed coastal river in New England.
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Hundreds of years ago there were no wetlands protections, and the Taunton River was a vital trading and transportation route for the region.
The Taunton Gazette Home RSS Amy Littlefield 2010
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The Taunton River is the longest un-dammed coastal river in New England.
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"The Taunton River is the cornerstone of a 562 square mile freshwater system, providing essential services like water filtration, flood protection and recreation to 38 towns," said Wayne Klockner, director of The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts.
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Congress should act now, and give the Taunton River the recognition and protection it deserves.
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We've got nothing against container docks, but the Taunton River would not seem to qualify as wild, much less scenic, under any of the law's descriptive qualities.
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Weetamoo lost her footing while trying to escape across the Taunton River and drowned.
History of American Women Maggiemac 2008
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Last month the powerful Congressman pushed a bill through the House Natural Resources Committee that would give the Taunton River that designation under federal law.
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The Fall River City Council then added support by passing a resolution that supports dredging the Taunton River to a depth of 40 feet.
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In a recent report to Congress, the Bush administration documented how the Taunton River meets the demanding standards for wild and scenic designation.
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