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Respect the River/Rio

The Respect the River Program received the 2003 Region 6 Caring for the Land Award for its team effort to meet the objectives of the Aquatic Conservation Strategy while enhancing recreational opportunities on the National Forests through riparian/meadow restoration, user education in the field, and developing educational materials that can be utilized between agencies and organizations nationwide. It also received the American Fisheries Society 2003 U.S. Forest Service Award of Excellence in Riparian Management. In 2006, the Respect the River/Rio Web site received the National NatureWatch New Innovation Award.