Search Results for: national river clean up
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Tar Creek named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Toxic pollution threatens public health Contacts:Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, 609-658-4769, jthomas@americanrivers.orgRebecca Jim, Local Environmental Action Demanded (LEAD) Agency, 918-520-6720, leadagency@att.net Dr. Bob Nairn, Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds, University of Oklahoma, 405-325-3354, nairn@ou.eduAlexis Hidalgo, Anthropocene Alliance, 305-781-5147, Alexis@AnthropoceneAlliance.org Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named Tar Creek among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of […]
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Pecos River named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Mining threatens clean water, cultural values Contacts:Sinjin Eberle, American Rivers, 720-373-0864, seberle@americanrivers.orgFrank “Pancho” Adelo, Upper Pecos Watershed Association, 505-757-3600, upwa@pecoswatershed.orgRalph Vigil, NM Acequia Commission & Local Organic Farmer, 505-603-2879, molinodelaisla@gmail.comJoseph “Brophy” Toledo, Jemez/Pecos Pueblo, 505-382-9589, facebroz@gmail.com Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Pecos River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2021, citing the urgent […]
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South River named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Sewage pollution threatens public health, perpetuates injustice April 13, 2021 Contacts: Ben Emanuel, American Rivers, 706-340-8868, bemanuel@americanrivers.orgJackie Echols, South River Watershed Alliance, 404-285-3756, southriverwatershedalliance@gmail.com Revonda Cosby, Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, 404-561-3323, revonda@arabiaalliance.org Marlena Reed, The Nature Conservancy, 404-253-7246, marlena.reed@tnc.org Brionte´ McCorkle, Georgia Conservation Voters, 404-333-8784, brionte@gcvoters.org Jason Dozier, Intrenchment Creek Community Stewardship Council, 404-913-6419, jasondozier@gmail.comRicky Leroux, Sierra […]
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2021 Most Endangered Rivers list highlights need for environmental justice
The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands.
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Boundary Waters named among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Copper mining threatens clean water, local economy, cultural values Contacts: Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, jthomas@americanrivers.org, (609) 658-4769 Jeremy Drucker, Save the Boundary Waters, jeremy@savetheboundarywaters.org, (612) 670-9650 Jen Parravani, The Wilderness Society, jparravani@tws.org, (202) 601-1931 Tania Lown-Hecht, Outdoor Alliance, tania@outdooralliance.org, (202) 780-9650 Brett Mayer, American Canoe Association, bmayer@americancanoe.org, (434) 409-9026 Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today […]
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Snake River named America’s Most Endangered River for 2021
Salmon recovery action must be part of national infrastructure investment April 13, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145, akober@americanrivers.orgRein Atteman, Washington Environmental Council, 206-631-2625, rein@wecprotects.org Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Snake River America’s #1 Most Endangered River of 2021, pointing to perilously low returns of Snake River salmon and the […]
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What Biden’s infrastructure plan means for rivers
This past week President Biden unveiled his American Jobs Plan, proposing a nearly $2.3 trillion investment in our national infrastructure. Does this bold plan do enough for rivers?
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How the Biden Administration Can Save More Rivers
Wild and Scenic Rivers are having a moment. And, while that moment is overdue, it’s also right on time.
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Is Your River Being Considered for Wild and Scenic Protection?
Bills to protect over 6,700 miles of new Wild and Scenic Rivers and streams are making their way through Congress. Is your river one of them?
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American Rivers congratulates Deb Haaland on confirmation as Secretary of the Interior
March 15, 2021Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Tom Kiernan, President of American Rivers, released the following statement today in response to the confirmation of Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior: “We congratulate Deb Haaland on her historic confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. She is an experienced leader with a strong commitment to safeguarding […]
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Everything you need to know about Oregon’s River Democracy Act
Behind the ambitious effort to give Oregon the most miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers in the country.
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69 dams removed in 2020, reconnecting 624 miles of rivers nationwide
Increased federal investment in dam removal, river restoration would boost economy, benefit communities February 18, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 (Washington) – Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020, revitalizing local economies and communities and restoring fish, wildlife and river health. Communities in 23 states, working in partnership with non-profit organizations and state and federal agencies, […]