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At the mouth of the river in Windsor, the Rainbow Dam blocks fish migration and produces algae blooms, harmful to people, pets, and wildlife.
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Julia Gordon, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
The town, whose peak occupation likely occurred some 1,500 years ago, included the site of the Miami Circle National Historic Landmark, a ceremonial site at the mouth of the river, and extended along the south bank, Carr said.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
All the way from the Yuroks, who live at the mouth of the river.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
His father worked as a cook in the hotels which crowd the mouth of the river, while his mother sold vegetables in the local market for extra money.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
But from the mouth of the river to Jackson Street, a distance of two miles, the banks were packed with spectators, all shouting and cheering for the swimmers.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
His remains traveled about 15 miles to the mouth of the river and more than 130 miles across Lake Ontario before reaching shore.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The saltwater wedge starts at the mouth of the river and moves upstream.
—Eric Zerkel, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Agency staffers spotted the sea lions during an overflight of the fishing grounds at the mouth of the river, Charles said, and determined the animals had been shot, and no attempts had been made to salvage any meat.
—Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2023
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Julia Gordon, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
The town, whose peak occupation likely occurred some 1,500 years ago, included the site of the Miami Circle National Historic Landmark, a ceremonial site at the mouth of the river, and extended along the south bank, Carr said.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
All the way from the Yuroks, who live at the mouth of the river.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
His father worked as a cook in the hotels which crowd the mouth of the river, while his mother sold vegetables in the local market for extra money.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
But from the mouth of the river to Jackson Street, a distance of two miles, the banks were packed with spectators, all shouting and cheering for the swimmers.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
His remains traveled about 15 miles to the mouth of the river and more than 130 miles across Lake Ontario before reaching shore.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The saltwater wedge starts at the mouth of the river and moves upstream.
—Eric Zerkel, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Agency staffers spotted the sea lions during an overflight of the fishing grounds at the mouth of the river, Charles said, and determined the animals had been shot, and no attempts had been made to salvage any meat.
—Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2023
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“Mouth of the river.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouth%20of%20the%20river. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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