Search Results for: national river clean up
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Hudson River named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019
Storm surge flood barriers being considered by the Army Corps of Engineers in response to Hurricane Sandy, threaten river health Contact: Eileen Shader, American Rivers, (570) 856-1128 Leah Rae, Riverkeeper, (914) 478-4501 ext. 238 Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Hudson River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2019, citing the grave threat that […]
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Buffalo National River named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019
Pollution from hog operation threatens clean water Contact: Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, (202) 347-7550 Lin Wellford, Ozark River Stewards, (870) 480-8644 Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Buffalo National River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2019, citing the grave threat that a massive hog operation poses to the river’s clean water. American Rivers […]
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Green-Duwamish River named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019
Outdated flood management threatens salmon, river health Contact: Brandon Parsons, American Rivers, (512) 517-4001 Logan Harris, King County Dept. Natural Resources and Parks, (206) 477-4516 Doug Osterman, Green/Duwamish & Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9), (206) 477-4793 Cathy Cochrane, Puget Sound Partnership, (360) 790-7958 Mindy Roberts, Washington Environmental Council, (206) 631-2600 Washington, D.C. – American […]
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Stikine River named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019
Mining threatens salmon, culture and economy Contact: Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, (202) 347-7550 Rob Sanderson Jr., Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission Board Chair, (907) 821-8885 Jennifer Hanlon, Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission Vice Chair, (907) 723-9922 Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Stikine River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2019, citing the […]
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America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019 spotlights climate change threats
Climate change and the rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and impacts to water quality it brings with it threatens to undermine the ecological health of rivers across the country.
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Does Dredging Michigan’s Grand River make Cent$?
A new plan for the waterway proposes dredging 26 miles of The Grand River, risking the quality of this vital resource.
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Federal Court Directs EPA to Uphold Clean Water Act in Baltimore
Agency Must Reconsider Petition from Local Groups FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Daniela Arellano, NRDC, 310-434-2304, darellano@nrdc.org Amy Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145, akober@americanrivers.org Angela Haren, Blue Water Baltimore, 415-310-3550, aharen@bluewaterbaltimore.org WASHINGTON (March 27, 2019) – A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Water Act by wrongfully denying a petition by the Natural […]
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It’s Time to Clean Up!
The weather is warming and we’re kicking off the 2019 National River Cleanup® season! Thousands of volunteers from Maine to Alaska are getting ready to get to work cleaning their rivers.
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Fifty Years of Wild & Scenic Rivers in Washington: Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River
In this final installment of our Washington Wild and Scenic River series, we take a closer look at two recently designated rivers in the North Cascades.
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2018’s Craziest River Items, Highlights and Champions
A blow torch, bowling ball and mannequin head are some of the bizarre items volunteers and organizers found at river cleanups in 2018! Check out the highlights and our 2018 Cleanup Champions.
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“Biggest advancement for river protection in nearly a decade”
Landmark Bill Protecting more than 600 Miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers and Public Lands Passes U.S. House
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Landmark Bill Protecting more than 600 Miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers and Public Lands Passes U.S. House
February 26, 2019 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 (Washington) — American Rivers today applauded the passage of a landmark bill protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers and other public lands and waters nationwide. The U.S. House passed S. 47, the largest package of Wild and Scenic River designations in nearly a decade. The U.S. Senate passed the […]