MUCH has improved in the past thirty years. They ARE to be commended for the hundreds of millions of dollars that they have spent over the years to clean up the enviroment. I can be mistaken in no way, shape or form for being anti industrial. The past few decades has seen 'the mill' make major strides towards becoming a responsible corporate citizen but that dosen't excuse them from doing as much as it takes to clean up their lions share of the polution that is the largest contributing factor in why the river isn't put forth as the main tourist attraction in the area. Why cant we use this river as a tourist attraction like Washington, DC does.
Boat rides, historic cruises, etc.
Even a good restaurant on the river would be apealing. It all comes down to money. How will it be corrected. Anonymous Something should be done to help it, it's a beautiful place for recreation. If we could get it clean enough to be able to eat what you catch.