The region's rivers are clearly in trouble

Dead fish float in the Shenandoah River in Clarke County, Va,. east of Berryville, Va., in this May 31, 2006 photo. (AP Photo/The Winchester Star, Scott Mason).

If you look at recent coverage in the various Extra editions of the Washington Post:

1. "Seeing a Chance To Cleanse Streams" subtitled "State Review Spurs Campaign by Activists," from the Southern Maryland edition.

2. "Sending Out an SOS To Protect Waterways" subtitled "Group Gives Tours of Damage to Raise Awareness" from the Anne Arundel and Howard County editions.

3. "Vast Stretches of Rivers Are Polluted, State Says" subtitled "Environmentalists Call Report a Wake-Up Call," from various Virginia editions.

4. "Showdown Over Water Pollution In Charles" subtitled "Challengers on Both Sides Assail Board Incumbents" from the Southern Maryland edition.
Residents, politicians and others annually wade into the Port Tobacco River at Chapel Point State Park to raise awareness about water clarity. (By James A. Parcell -- The Washington Post)

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