River HabitatsThroughout the United States

Rappahannock River, Virginia

Marsh Creek. Challis National Forest, Idaho.

Mississippi River

Animals Found in RiversFish and other animals live in rivers!

Some are adapted to swim against the fast-moving river water.

Plants Found in RiversMany different types of plants and animals grow and

live along a river’s banks, including trees, shrubs, birds, and insects.

Other Uses of Rivers•People in many cities and towns rely on the water from rivers so they can drink it, wash with it, water their yards and flush the toilet.

•Some places use the energy of flowing river water to make electricity in hydroelectric power plants.

•Rivers help farmers water their crops and animals.

References:River Photographs:http://free-extras.com/images/mississippi_river-12291.htmhttp://mi9.com/uploads/landscape/2858/mississippi-river-landscape_1024x768_47835.jpghttp://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/snake-river-salmon-great-migration-video.htmlwww.edupic.net/biomes.htm

Animal Photographs:http://www.greentracks.com/Newsletter/Issues/20090220-Content/Amazon-River-Turtles.htmhttp://fl.biology.usgs.gov/armi/Guide_to_Tadpoles/species/rana_heckscheri/rana_heckscheri.htmlhttp://www.natureconservationimaging.com/Pages/nature_conservation_imaging_wetlands_dabbling_ducks.htmhttp://www.mtnriverhome.com/Fishing_and_Hunting.html

Plant Photographs:http://creativeimagesbyjaxs-kim.smugmug.com/Waterways-river-canals-streams/mudholes-floods-puddles-water/creativeimages-vacation-photos/13679383_c86Q3#1277785077_QFnzCCshttp://www.capetowndailyphoto.com/uploaded_images/lilly_pads_IMG_9528-772158.jpghttp://images.sciencedaily.com/2007/09/070905083617-large.jpg