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1997 extensive clearcutting, logging roads.

Now the watershed is unravelling, and the geologic forces at work are Forest Service clearcuts and logging roads. The damaged forests can not hold onto the water, releasing floods. The Forest Service refuses to acknowledge the 100 million tons of toxic waste sitting at the bottom of the watershed. The resulting "toxic floods" carry lead and other heavy metals into Lake Coeur d'Alene the Spokane River, polluting Washington State waters. (photo: Trygve Steen)