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The Infamous Stringdusters Open 2013 American Rivers Tour at Outdoor Retailer

Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit The Infamous Stringdusters are getting set to embark on their 2013 American Rivers Tour, an epic summer music adventure stopping through, and winding down, some of America’s wildest and most beloved rivers and surrounding communities. For the journey, The Infamous Stringdusters are partnering with the nation’s leading river conservation organization, American Rivers – currently celebrating its 40th anniversary – to raise money and awareness for protecting and restoring rivers and clean water nationwide.

The 10-date tour – being supported by Patagonia, Osprey, Klean Kanteen and Moab Brewery – starts with an Outdoor Retailer Summer Market kick-off show at The Depot in Salt Lake City, UT, on Wednesday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased through The Depot. Outdoor Retailer attendees can take advantage of a special offer and purchase tickets day of show at Patagonia’s booth (13027). The $20 price includes an organic cotton Patagonia Free the Rivers T-shirt. Ticket proceeds will benefit American Rivers.

LINK (via: The Cleanest Line)

Over The River Project Permit Upheld By Appeals Board

An appeals board is upholding the Bureau of Land Management's decision to grant the artist Christo a permit for his Over the River project, which involves temporarily suspending 5.9 miles worth of silvery fabric panels in sections over 42 miles of the Arkansas River.

Meanwhile, two lawsuits challenging Over the River in state and federal courts are still pending.

LINK (via:The Huffington Post)

All the Rivers in the US Look Like Veins With Blue Blood

This map by Nelson Minar shows every single river in the United States.

LINK (via: Gizmodo)

Interior Backs Off Yellowstone River Blueways Designation

Photo: Scott Catron

Wyoming will get a say over whether the Yellowstone River is given a special federal Blueways designation, a possibility that drew concern from the state’s congressional delegation whose members felt the designation was a federal power grab.

LINK (via:Star Tribune)

The Fight Between Montana and Wyoming for the Yellowstone River

Where the Yellowstone goes in this case is likely through the Supreme Court.

Montana and Wyoming have been in a legal battle since 2007 over the 1950 Yellowstone River Compact, an agreement that divided available flow from the river and its tributaries among Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota.

Montana is claiming that new irrigation methods in Wyoming result in less water in the river for downstram users. Wyoming argues the compact only controls how much water can be diverted, not how much water can be consumed. The dispute is likely headed to the Supreme Court.

LINK (via: New West)