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The biggest river stories of 2023
Our successes this year are thanks to you — our supporters, partners, allies, and volunteers. As we reflect on the past 12 months of opportunities and incredible wins, we feel pride in what we achieved for your local rivers. We also feel resolve: We must protect nature in order to save ourselves and the beauty […]
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Between a Farm and a River
I left my house early this morning to make the trek north to Vernal, Utah, where the rest of our crew was set to meet. It’s a Friday in early September, which normally would mean I’d be finishing up any last-minute vegetable harvesting and packing, and then heading out for deliveries. This has been my […]
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50 Things for 50 Years
2023 marks 50 years of American Rivers! To celebrate, we are sharing 50 things we are grateful for because the only way an organization can survive this long and achieve the level of impact American Rivers has enjoyed is with consistent support from dedicated people who believe in its mission. Thank you for standing by […]
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Sedimentation and Dam Removal: Bringing a River Back to Life
One of the primary concerns when planning for dam removal is the impact of sediment transport on water quality, river health, and the communities that depend on healthy rivers. Sediment forms when rocks and soil weather and erode. We think of rivers as something that moves water, but just as important is its ability to […]
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Collaborative Management
Water Protections, Tribal Collaboration, and Management Recommendations For many species, the existence of natural-flowing and connected river systems is critical for their survival (Thakur et al., 2020; Morelli et al., 2020; Dreiss et al., 2022). But they need land managers and decision makers that understand this. We must work collaboratively within watersheds to permanently protect […]
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A History of Success for America’s Most Endangered Rivers®
Each year since 1984, American Rivers’ report on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® has been a call to action for 10 rivers whose fates hang in the balance. The national campaign galvanizes thousands around the country to contact decision makers to do the right thing for rivers and the life they support. The national spotlight we […]
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65 Dams Removed in 2022, Reconnecting 430 Upstream River Miles
Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Resources: The movement to restore healthy, flowing rivers continues to grow, American Rivers announced today, with 65 dams in 20 states removed in 2022, reconnecting more than 430 upstream miles of rivers. Dam removal is a proven tool to restore river health, improve public safety, revitalize fish and wildlife populations, […]
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Dam Removals Continue Across The U.S. in 2022
Dam removal practitioners across the country are continuing to break down river barriers— 65 dams were removed across the country in 2022, reconnecting more than 430 upstream river miles across 20 states. We look forward to a year in which dams are reported to be removed in all 50 states! In the meantime, we celebrate […]
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2024 River Champion Award
The 2024 River Champion Awards spotlight the power of Indigenous leadership, grassroots advocacy, and collaboration. Rivers and waters across the country face many challenges. We must carry forward the lessons from the Klamath, and the examples set by these leaders, to protect and restore rivers nationwide. American Rivers is honored to celebrate the following River […]
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What Does It Mean To Be A “Woman In Science”?
Ann Willis, the California Regional Director at American Rivers, took some time to answer this question and share her hopes for future women in science.
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Key Takeaways from the Omnibus Spending Package: What’s in it for rivers?
On December 20, appropriators released the highly anticipated fiscal year 2023 omnibus spending package which includes modest environmental and conservation funding increases.
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California
Californians and the entire nation rely on the state’s rivers – in particular the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin — to sustain life and contribute to the world’s 5th largest economy. Local communities depend on river habitats as well, and our work expands local access to natural spaces whether in the urban or rural context, the valleys […]
