Search Results for: national river clean up
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Rivers As Economic Engines: Investing in Clean Water, Communities and Our Future
We are at a pivotal moment in time. In the wake of COVID-19, Congress has made — and is considering additional — investments to jump-start the economy and bring the millions of unemployed Americans back to work. At the same time, Congress has a historic opportunity to make significant investments in our crumbling infrastructure, which […]
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The Hardest Working River in the West: Common-Sense Solutions for a Reliable Water Future for the Colorado River Basin
The majestic Colorado River cuts a 1,450-mile path through the American West before drying up well short of its natural finish line at the Gulf of California. Reservoirs once filled to the brim from the river and its tributaries are at historic lows due to an unprecedented drought and growing human demands. Diminished stream flows […]
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River Budget: National Priorities for Healthy Rivers and Clean Water (FY25)
Life Depends on Rivers℠. Rivers across America provide our drinking water and sustain our growing communities. Streams, rivers, and creeks not only power our recreational economy, but also serve as critical habitats for fish and wildlife. Healthy rivers can provide cities and towns with natural barriers against the worst impacts of climate change. Yet worsening […]
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Klamath River Named 2024 “River of the Year” by American Rivers, River Champion Awards Honor Leaders Who Made Historic Dam Removal and River Restoration Possible
Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Marcus Kahn, 510-679-1899 Washington – American Rivers today announced that Oregon and California’s Klamath River is the 2024 River of the Year, celebrating the biggest dam removal and river restoration in history. American Rivers also announced the recipients of the 2024 River Champion Awards – leaders who have been instrumental […]
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80 Dams removed in 2023, Reconnecting More Than One Thousand Upstream River Miles
Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Resources: Communities in 25 states saw important progress for river health, clean water, and public safety in 2023 thanks to the removal of 80 outdated, unsafe, and uneconomical dams, American Rivers announced today. The dam removals reconnected more than 1,160 miles of rivers, improving river habitats for fish and wildlife. […]
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Transformational: Klamath River Dam REmovals and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Giddy smiles and stomping feet. We stood next to the Klamath River and watched muddy water rush out from the tunnel under the Iron Gate Dam. The twenty-degree weather couldn’t freeze out the excitement of our group; even as we tried to kick feeling back into our toes, an energy pulsed through us as we […]
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River Budget Sets Forward Federal River Priorities
Contact: Jaime Sigaran, 240-593-3433 Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC – American Rivers today released its annual community-driven budget and appropriations report, the River Budget: National Priorities for Healthy Rivers and Clean Water of Fiscal Year 2025, outlining key programs and opportunities for federal spending. The report is endorsed by 156 partners including utility and state agency […]
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River Budget: National Priorities for Healthy Rivers and Clean Water (FY25)
Life Depends on Rivers℠. Rivers across America provide our drinking water and sustain our growing communities. Streams, rivers, and creeks not only power our recreational economy, but also serve as critical habitats for fish and wildlife. Healthy rivers can provide cities and towns with natural barriers against the worst impacts of climate change. Yet worsening […]
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President’s National Council
Members of our President’s National Council act as American Rivers ambassadors, helping to build and broaden the coalition for healthy rivers and clean water. *Members of AR Board of Directors. Tom Barney*Durango, CO Douglas BrinkleyAustin, TX Bill HoffmanVero Beach, FL John N. MacleanWashington, DC Kim MilliganDurango, CO Jeffrey Mount, Ph.D.Davis, CA Georgia NassikasMcLean, VA Tim […]
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Why Meadow Restoration is Important for Rivers and Wildlife
If you’re reading this and are a Willow Flycatcher, beaver, or other adorable fauna of the Sierra Nevada, stop now. You already know how important mountain meadows are to river health and why we need to keep them healthy and functional. But if you’re a human who enjoys clean, abundant drinking water and breathtaking natural […]
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Statement by Tom Kiernan, President and CEO of American Rivers, on the Passing of Brent Blackwelder
Brent Blackwelder was a lifelong advocate for environmental protection and a true champion for rivers. As one of the founders of American Rivers, and our first board chair, he built the foundation for our organization’s 50 years of success. In the early days of American Rivers, Brent fought the construction of massive dams, advocating for […]
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Our Power is Rivers
There is an ongoing debate in the Pacific Northwest around whether hydropower as a whole is “good” or “bad”. But this conversation misses important details and nuance. There are thousands of dams blocking rivers across the Northwest. Many dams provide energy, transportation, flood control, and irrigation. But many are causing more harm than good – […]