'The unlikely alliance that made the Instream Flow program happen a half-century ago has much to teach us about contemporary collaboration as the pressures on our water system and those who rely on it become more extreme.' 👇 Learnings from 50 yrs of ISF: waterforcolorado.org/whats-new/blog…

Wetlands in the US are more imperiled now than ever. Okefenokee Swamp in GA was listed as one of the Most Endangered Rivers in 2023. Even with thousands in opposition to development, the mining project threatening these wetlands has not been ruled out. nytimes.com/2024/01/29/opi…

New Englanders take great pride in their region’s longest river - The Connecticut River - and they should. Wild, natural scenery abounds along the 410-mile Connecticut River, which is heralded as the first—and only—National Blueway americanrivers.org/river/connecti…

'My hope is that everyone who loves rivers will recognize their cultural significance and celebrate the Black Literary tradition’s nature writing authors.' Dr. Mel Lewis, Vice President of People, Justice, and Cultural Affairs #BlackHistoryMonth
americanrivers.org/2024/02/black-…

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📸 Okefenokee Swamp | Joe Cook

The Okefenokee Swamp was listed on the Most Endangered Rivers list in 2023. Head to the link in our bio to check out last year's rivers and stay tuned for this year's announcement happening this Tuesday, April 16th.

We applaud the Biden administration's commitment to clean water - The EPA announced the first-ever national drinking water standard for PFAS ('forever chemicals'), which will protect 100 million people from these harmful chemicals. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

“I am still confident that whatever comes out of this is going to be something that benefits the entire community,” Ann Willis, California Regional Director at American Rivers, said. “Rivers are living systems, and they create these beautiful worlds.” latimes.com/environment/st…

The Mobile River was listed as one of America's Most Endangered Rivers in 2022 due to nearly 22 million pounds of coal ash being dumped into the river. Last May, the EPA announced a new rule that would hold utilities more accountable for coal ash pollution
nytimes.com/2024/02/05/opi…

Earlier this month, American Rivers hosted a Dam Removal Training for the Forest Service and other partners in Heflin, Alabama! Our goal of this training was to expand the number of dam removal project managers and work with our federal partners to remove their own dams.

While over 90,000 dams in the nation have been cataloged, many of the smaller mill dams are unaccounted for. These smaller dams still obstruct the natural flow of a river, serve little to no purpose, and should be prioritized for removal. delawarecurrents.org/2024/02/19/del…

Dams create reservoirs and reservoirs accumulate sediment over time. 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.
americanrivers.org/2023/08/sedime…

A dam on the Middle Fork of the Nooksack was removed 3 years ago opening up 16 miles of cold, pristine habitat. Click the link to read more about how the river has been able to adjust back to a more natural state
americanrivers.org/2023/11/let-na…

April is National Volunteer Month! Follow the link to learn how to organize your own river clean-up!
americanrivers.org/make-an-impact…

'If there are mussels in a freshwater river...that’s a sign that the water quality is safe for humans to drink, swim in and fish from. Mussels help the ecosystem in other ways, too...[they] are a food source for muskrats and otters.' washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/…

'An avid river-snorkeler and longtime admirer of the aquatic diversity of southern Appalachians, Erin McCombs [from American Rivers] is supporting one of the organization’s top national priorities—removing the Oconaluftee River’s Ela Dam.' blueridgecountry.com/newsstand/maga…

Freshwater ecosystems provide clean drinking water, reduce the impacts of floods and fires, and are essential habitat for fish and wildlife.
americanrivers.org/2023/12/moment…

We applaud the Biden administration's commitment to clean water - the EPA announced the first-ever national drinking water standard for PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals', which will protect 100 million people from these harmful chemicals. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

For Women’s History Month, Katie Schmidt, Associate Director of the National Dam Removal Program at American Rivers, reflected on what motivates her to continue advocating for healthy, free-flowing rivers nationwide.
americanrivers.org/2024/03/womens…

The EPA announced the first-ever national drinking water standard for PFAS, which will protect 100 million people from these harmful chemicals. While our nation has more work to do, this is a big step toward ensuring safe, clean water for communities.
npr.org/sections/healt…

'My hope is that everyone who loves rivers will recognize their cultural significance and celebrate the Black Literary tradition’s nature writing authors.' Dr. Mel Lewis, Vice President of People, Justice, and Cultural Affairs
americanrivers.org/2024/02/black-…