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River Policy Update: 2011 Wrap-Up
Eileen Fretz, Associate Director of Government Relations
February 3, 2012 | Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Restoring Rivers, Most Endangered Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Clean Water, Stormwater & Sewage, Greening Water Infrastructure
Welcome to the first edition of the new and improved “River Policy Update”! This monthly blog series will provide comprehensive and timely updates on federal laws and policies affecting rivers across the country. If you’d like to receive the policy update each month, sign up here and fill out the survey to let us know what you’d like to see.
Read more »Help us remove 100 dams in 2012!
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
February 3, 2012 | Dams & Dam Removal, Restoring Rivers
Today we’re announcing a big river restoration goal: we want to remove 100 outdated, unsafe dams in 2012.
Will you help us? Please take action and help spread the word.
Read more »World Wetland Day – Love your Carolina Bay!
Amy Trice, Lapham Conservation Fellow
February 2, 2012 | Clean Water, Floods & Floodplains, Small Streams & Wetlands, Water Supply
In honor of World Wetland Day, I’d like to highlight one underappreciated wetland type which happens to be a personal favorite of mine. Being a southern salamander lover, Carolina Bays have always been a fascination.
Read more »Protecting Clean Water in Washington, One Permit (or Three) at a Time
Brett Swift, Northwest Regional Director
January 31, 2012 | Clean Water, Small Streams & Wetlands, Greening Water Infrastructure
Do your eyes glaze over immediately at the word “permit”?
Although they might not be the most stimulating of conversation starters, Clean Water Act permits are critical to the protection and restoration of clean rivers, lakes, and streams.
Read more »Fracking and Clean Water Threats
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
January 30, 2012 | Clean Water, Fracking, Water Supply
People Magazine features story about fracking and clean water threats
Read more »An "Energetic" State of the Union
Jessie Thomas-Blate, Coordinator, Most Endangered Rivers
January 27, 2012 | Clean Water, Fracking, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
In this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama spoke extensively about the importance of domestic energy development to increase jobs and decrease dependence on foreign oil. The President used the term “clean energy” to encompass a broad array of energy practices. What should be considered “clean energy”?
Read more »Winter Wonders: Five Rivers to Enjoy Now
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
January 27, 2012 | Clean Water, Blue Trails, Dams & Dam Removal, Restoring Rivers
River recreation and travel—not to mention beauty—don’t freeze up after summer vacation season. Here’s a look at five rivers that remain active and enjoyable during the winter months – and what American Rivers is doing to save these special places.
Read more »Innovative Infrastructure: The Back Bone of Healthy Communities
Stacey Detwiler, Conservation Associate
January 26, 2012 | Clean Water, Small Streams & Wetlands, Greening Water Infrastructure, Dams & Dam Removal, Water Supply
The President’s State of the Union address highlights the need for innovative approaches to infrastructure. In particular, these innovative approaches are needed for water infrastructure to protect safe drinking water and healthy rivers for our communities.
Read more »Financing Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Fay Augustyn, Conservation Associate
January 26, 2012 | Clean Water, Global Warming, Greening Water Infrastructure, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Rivers, Water Efficiency, Water Supply
In Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address, President Obama reconfirmed his commitment to clean water, “I will not back down from making sure our food is safe, our water is clean…” Our communities and waterways need this commitment more than ever. In the second decade of the 21st century, our nation’s water infrastructure is at a crossroads.
Read more »Cities Should Go Green to Address Crumbling Infrastructure
Katherine Baer, Senior Director, Clean Water Program
January 25, 2012 | Clean Water, Greening Water Infrastructure, Stormwater & Sewage, Water Supply, Water Efficiency
Sewer overflows, leaky pipes and flooded streets. Many of us have been snarled in traffic due to a water main break or had to stay out of the water due to sewer spills.
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