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A Tale of Two Rivers

The Mississippi and Yangtze may be on opposite ends of the world, but both great rivers provide a wealth of benefits to the many people who depend on them — and they also face many of the same threats. That's why the Conservancy has helped American scientists to partner with their Chinese counterparts to share knowledge about river health and management. You can invest in the future of our planet's great rivers by supporting the Conservancy's work in China.