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Conservancy Board Fights Columbia Dam: Biodiversity at Risk

7/20/2025

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The Duck River Conservancy Board has taken a stand against the Columbia Dam project, warning of dire consequences for the river's rich biodiversity and the water supply for 250,000 Middle Tennessee residents. Chairman Doug Jones passionately highlighted the river's ecological significance, urging for improved water management rather than imposing new demands that could jeopardize this vital resource.

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The Duck River Conservancy Board has taken a stand against the Columbia Dam project, warning of dire consequences for the river's rich biodiversity and the water supply for 250,000 Middle Tennessee residents. Chairman Doug Jones passionately highlighted the river's ecological significance, urging for improved water management rather than imposing new demands that could jeopardize this vital resource.