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Grants provide big boost in Central Valley Floodplain Restoration Efforts
Through recent grants from the California Proposition 1 grant program and Wildlife Conservation Society, American Rivers has recently had a huge boost in support of our Central Valley Floodplain Restoration efforts.
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American Rivers Awards $100,000 In Grants To Connect Communities To Hometown Rivers
Contact: Fay Augustyn 616-990-0049 or Sinjin Eberle 720-373-0864 (Denver, CO) – Rivers and communities across the Intermountain West will benefit from a series of grants announced today by American Rivers, a national non-profit river conservation organization. The Connecting Communities to Rivers grant program is providing a total of $100,000 to seven projects that improve family-friendly […]
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5 things to know about Project 2025 and your clean water
With the election season in full swing, you are likely hearing a lot about something called “Project 2025.” Project 2025, a document produced by the conservative think-tank, the Heritage Foundation with the support of 30 other leading conservative organizations, is a suggested blueprint for the next conservative President. Regardless of your politics, there are a […]
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Associate Director, California Central VAlley River Restoration
TITLE: Associate Director, California Central Valley River RestorationCLASSIFICATION: Associate Director I or IIDEPARTMENT: ConservationWAGE CATEGORY: ExemptREPORTS TO: Central Valley Program DirectorLOCATION: Home office in Bay Area or Central Valley (in or near Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, or Merced; other locations within driving distance of project sites considered) Click Here to Apply ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS American Rivers is championing a national […]
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Failing dam in Minnesota underscores need for improved dam safety
June 24, 2024 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 The Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River near Mankato, Minnesota is failing, putting downstream communities at risk. Recent rainfall and high water levels in the river undermined the integrity of the dam, which was already in a state of disrepair. Brian Graber, senior director for river […]
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Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance
The Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance (NFFA) is an affiliation of almost 3,000 nonprofit and private organizations, government agencies, and individuals dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural functions of floodplains, including coastal areas. Join us to… Learn more about NFFA goals: Final Report: Strategies and Actions to Protect and Restore Wetland and Floodplain Functions […]
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Restoration of America’s Rivers Boosted with Federal Investment
American Rivers receives $1.78 million for river restoration on Maryland’s Patapsco River Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 The effort to restore rivers got an important boost this week with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announcing $240 million in recommended grants, supporting 46 projects to remove outdated dams and other river barriers in 13 […]
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Federal funding advances critical dam removal projects
American Rivers receives $2,700,000 for river restoration April 24, 2024 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 The effort to restore rivers got an important boost this week with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcing $70 million in grants, supporting 43 projects to remove outdated dams and other river barriers in 29 states. American Rivers is receiving […]
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Innovative Finance Approach for California Water Projects
Historically, the infrastructure that makes up our water systems has been funded by government grants, loans, and by traditional municipal bond issuances. Adding private investment, in the form impact bonds, P3s or outcomes-based financing, can create additional opportunities to deliver water projects efficiently and effectively. This report explores innovative finance models through the lens of […]
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Protecting Drinking Water in the Great Lakes
The principal law that regulates drinking water safety is the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The SDWA provides a comprehensive set of water quality standards, enforcement authority, and reporting requirements for water systems that provide water to the public. Like other environmental laws that follow the cooperative federalism model, the federal government provides states the […]
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River Budget Sets Forward Federal River Priorities
Contact: Jaime Sigaran, 240-593-3433 Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC – American Rivers today released its annual community-driven budget and appropriations report, the River Budget: National Priorities for Healthy Rivers and Clean Water of Fiscal Year 2025, outlining key programs and opportunities for federal spending. The report is endorsed by 156 partners including utility and state agency […]
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2023 Farm Bill Priorities
Rivers run through every state. The U.S. has nearly 250,000 rivers stretching more than 3.5 million river miles. Millions of people rely on our nation’s network of rivers and waterways for food and commerce, yet about half of the U.S. waters are still too polluted for swimming, fishing, or drinking. Today, the impacts of climate […]