Ohio folk, please remember the Cuyahoga River (up near Cleveland). This river caught on fire, and was actually declared a fire hazard. If this thread has degenerated into a 'who's got the worst river' thread, then accept the Cuyahoga (refuse for the steel mills that used to be in Cleveland), as compared to the Red, Rio Grande, or any of the other 'big muddy' rivers in Texas.
By the way, HL is correct when he speaks about potable water (in Texas). Many people have died in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Az, etc. over water rights.
