| Plans for Colorado's Yampa River exceed flows |
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| Written by KIRK SIEGLER, NPR | |
| Monday, 22 June 2009 | |
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The Yampa River runs in the northwestern section of the state through Dinosaur National Monument, and its mighty water is coveted by a powerful energy company, western cities and recreation advocates.
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