Search Results for: national river clean up
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American Rivers Announces America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2017
April 11, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145 www.AmericanRivers.org/MostEndangeredRivers (Washington, DC) – American Rivers today released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, identifying ten rivers facing urgent threats and critical decisions this year. The list highlights the dangers Trump Administration budget cuts pose to rivers and communities nationwide. Number one on this […]
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Announcing America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2017
Drinking water source for 30 million people. Growing 90% of our nation’s winter vegetables. The Lower Colorado River is America’s Most Endangered River of 2017.
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Stand Up for the Great Lakes
The President’s budget zeroed out the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Funding must be restored to protect and restore the Great Lakes, which provides drinking water for 30 million people. The International Joint Commission is seeking comment on their progress on protecting the Great Lakes until April 15, 2017.
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President’s Budget Puts Clean Water and Rivers at Risk Nationwide
March 16, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC — President Trump’s proposed budget cuts to clean drinking water and river restoration efforts would cause serious harm to the nation’s health, economy, and quality of life, American Rivers said today. The President’s budget proposal includes deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, proposing to cut […]
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Resilience: It’s Not Just for Rivers
Here’s how integrated water management can lift up communities and address historical injustices.
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American Rivers statement on confirmation of Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior
March 1, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – The Senate today confirmed Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) as Secretary of the Interior, to oversee conservation and management of thousands of miles of rivers and 500 million acres of public lands including national parks, wildlife refuges and the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. “We congratulate […]
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It’s Time to Fight for Your Public Lands and Rivers
Public lands and rivers are an essential part of what it means to be American. Our public lands should stay public and intact.
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Troubles at California’s Oroville Dam are a Wake-Up Call
Multi benefit flood management plans are becoming increasingly relevant as California’s Oroville dam faces distress from flood waters.
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Feeding the Soul and Saving the Pascagoula River
The Pascagoula is a beautiful place to feed the soul. Take action to save the Pascagoula from two new dams.
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The First Week: Trump’s Assault on River Protection
Take action: tell your Members of Congress you expect them to protect your rivers and clean water. Tell them you will hold them accountable.
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Huge Victory for Wild Rivers in Oregon and California
Two Southwest Oregon watersheds known for their wild salmon and steelhead, clean waters, natural and recreational resources, just received 20 years of protection from new hard rock mining projects.
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Public Land Giveaway Would be Disastrous for Rivers
These lands are the drinking water source for many rivers and aquifers that provide drinking water for 180 million Americans in 68,000 communities.