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The upper Green River watershed in Skamania County is one of the three river systems to receive the most protective form of this designation, indicating it has “exceptional” water quality.
The state Department of Ecology announced Monday that it will officially add protections to three rivers and one lake, classifying them as Outstanding Resource Waters.
The river sits in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area and is in no danger of human caused pollution or other impacts.
Green River is considered a pristine river largely untouched by human-caused degradation, according to a state ecology department rep.
Four bodies of water were selected because of their water quality, recreational value and special features that distinguish them from other waterways.