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Infrastructure bill funds urgent clean water and river restoration needs
November 6, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers today applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill which contains significant funding for rivers and clean water nationwide. A key highlight of the package is the $2.4 billion that American Rivers helped secure for the removal, rehabilitation and retrofit of […]
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Your pick for America’s Best River Towns
We asked and you told us. These are some of America’s Best River Towns by American Rivers
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Historic investment in clean water and rivers is important step for public health, safety and economy
American Rivers statement on bipartisan infrastructure bill August 10, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers applauds the Senate and the Biden Administration for advancing a bipartisan infrastructure bill that makes critical investments for clean water and rivers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) includes $55 billion for water infrastructure — the […]
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A Good First Step for our Infrastructure
The Biden administration has led Congress to recognize and address the water infrastructure issues plaguing the country, but more must be done.
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Bloede Dam Removal Receives Engineering Accolades
Removal of the dam was the linchpin of a larger effort to remove four dams on the river.
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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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Biden’s first 100 days: Is the administration delivering for rivers?
A look at what the Biden administration has accomplished for rivers and water in its first 100 days.
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A Great Week for Clean Water
This week, we teamed up with our good friends at River Network to host a three day virtual event during water week
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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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America’s Infrastructure gets a C-
While the American Society of Engineers gave America’s infrastructure a C- overall, our water infrastructure is faring far worse.
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Fundraising Resource Guide
You’ve blocked off the calendar and gotten the permits. Now you’re ready to figure out the dollars and cents of your river cleanup. American Rivers’ created this guide to help you raise the support you need to host a successful cleanup event. Once you have a well thought out event plan, sit down and create […]
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A Bold Blueprint for Rivers
Listen to our newest podcast, where we share American River’s top priorities for the Biden-Harris administration.