America's Most Endangered Rivers 2011
Eleven rivers make the 2011 list compiled by American Rivers. See how mining, development and damming could affect some of the best-known and most-loved rivers in the U.S. — and what you can do to help.
By Dan Shapley
Hoback River
America's natural gas rush is a threat to water in many communities, according to American Rivers, including in Wyoming, where the Hoback River abounds with wild trout in the shadow of tall mountains near the tourist mecca of Jackson Hole. The Forest Service has the power to control natural gas exploration in the region and prevent development that threatens the river's water quality or the world-class scenery.
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