The Duck River in Middle Tennessee has been named as one of the most threatened waterways in the U.S.
Wildlife recovery takes decades. Federal wildlife officials are updating 15 Tennessee species’ progress.
These reviews are mandated by the Endangered Species Act, a law passed in 1973 to prevent extinctions — which has been successful for 99% of listed species, according to one study.
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