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Formerly they were narrow and deep, with an abundance of clear water the year around; for the roots and humus of the forests caught the rainwater and let it escape by slow, regular seepage.
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Roosevelt reflects on the historical benefits of forests in maintaining water levels, underscoring their ecological significance.
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