David Deen: The value of clean water in dollars

Editor’s note: This commentary is by David Deen, who is an honorary trustee and former river steward of the Connecticut River Conservancy, formerly the Connecticut River Watershed Council. He is a Democratic state representative from Westminster and the chair of the House Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Committee.
Measuring the economic impact of clean water is a newly evolving science. Here are some findings.
Healthy water is worth big dollars
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