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Some simple ways to protect rivers

An environmentalist has some suggestions on simple ways to protect Texas rivers and wildlife, from buying a river-themed license plate to easing up on outdoor irrigation.

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An environmentalist has some suggestions on simple ways to protect Texas rivers and wildlife, from buying a river-themed license plate to easing up on outdoor irrigation. Water can be recycled around the house, and running fewer loads of laundry can conserve water, too. (texaslivingwaters.org)

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