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Kelly Bennett. Courtesy of Western Carolina University Hunter Library./Western Carolina University Hunter Library
Date Shot/Created
03/17/2023
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Copyrighted, All Rights Reserved - Used by Permission
Image
Ela Dam near completion. Photo by Kelly Bennett. Courtesy of Western Carolina University Hunter Library.
Ecosystem
River/stream
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