Protecting Rivers & Your Clean Water
Romping with the Otters
Sandra Adams, Senior Vice President of Advancement
January 29, 2013 | Discover Rivers
We have had great response to our first-ever Adopt-an-Otter campaign—thank you for making this project a big success.
Read more »American Rivers at this year's Fly Fishing Show Tour
Steve White, Associate Director, The Anglers Fund and Southeast Region Development
January 15, 2013 | Discover Rivers
American Rivers is pleased to be partnering with The Fly Fishing Show at five show locations this January/February to present how our conservation work improves both fish habitat and fishing. The Fly Fishing Show brings local, national, and international experts, outfitters, and retailers to a number of venues across the country, giving anglers access to these great fishing resources.
Read more »Thanksgiving Wishes
Jeff Wiedner, Director, Online Strategies
November 22, 2012 | Discover Rivers
Your loyal support makes our work to protect rivers possible. Thank you!
Read more »America Runs on the Mississippi River
Devin Dotson, Marketing and Online Communications Associate
November 22, 2012 | Discover Rivers
Throughout America’s history, rivers have been incredibly important to the individuals living here. Whether it was the Native Americans, the early colonists, the explorers who traveled to the Pacific coast, or us today, everyone in the United States is reliant on rivers. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we will examine the historical importance of a river that was essential to Native Americans and European settlers alike, has been instrumental in shaping the United States, and is now undoubtedly an American icon: the Mississippi.
Read more »A Return to the River in the Twin Cities: Minneapolis
Devin Dotson, Marketing and Online Communications Associate
October 12, 2012 | Discover Rivers, Stormwater & Sewage, Water Pollution
Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to some of the country’s richest outdoor resources, abounding with parks, nature, and wildlife. The Mississippi River, the fifth longest river in the world, provides life and excitement for those who inhabit the neighborhoods along its shores. In the Twin Cities, the Mississippi provides outstanding recreational experiences through the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service.
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