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A drone view of machinery equipment working on the Root River rechanneling project.

Restoration Project Redirects Root River to Original Channel

river valley in autumn

Autumn Colors in the Driftless

A man in waders stands knee deep in flowing river water just below a short dam. He is casting out a long line from his fishing pole and holding the line in one hand.

Proposed Lanesboro Riverfront Project Adds Access, Fishing and Trails

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Root River Restoration Project: Major Milestone Achieved

The Root River's North Branch takes an unnatural twist to the north at the site of a former hydroelectric dam. The river channel originally curved to the right – now mostly grown over with trees. (Photo by Dan Brown)

To End Erosion at a Former Dam, Engineers Shifting Root River Back to its Original Bed

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