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What Makes The Columbia River
Basin Unique And How We Benefit
Abstract
The Columbia River is the fourth largest river in North America. Originating in British Columbia, it flows 1,214 miles to the Pacific Ocean near Astoria, Oregon. This section describes some of the benefits which stem from society's interaction with the Columbia River Basin. These benefits include low cost and reliable electricity, flood control, irrigation, navigation and recreation.
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What Makes The Columbia
River Basin Unique
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