Celebrate the International Day of Action for Rivers
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
March 14, 2012 | Water Pollution, Water Supply
Take Action to Keep
Our Rivers Healthy
Thank President Obama for recognizing the importance of healthy rivers to our communities by making rivers a priority in the federal budget.
Today, March 14, marks the 15th year of celebration of the International Day of Action for Rivers.
River activists around the world have planned more than 50 events in 30 countries.
This is a day to celebrate victories like the removal of obsolete dams, and the restoration of our rivers. After all, healthy rivers give us so much – clean drinking water, abundant fish and wildlife, opportunities for recreation, and a whole host of other economic and quality of life benefits.
For a little inspiration, just look at this recent before/after photo of Elwha Dam on Washington’s Elwha River. Demolition began in September, and now the lower river is free-flowing!
The Elwha restoration is just one of our recent successes. We’re also celebrating the fact that the Obama Administration is making healthy rivers a priority through its America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. Through the creation of a National Water Trails System, and other river restoration and protection initiatives, the administration is giving communities the tools to make their rivers cleaner and healthier, and improve access and recreation.
Looking for inspiration? Here are some ideas on how to celebrate your rivers:
- Send a thank you note to the Obama Administration, applauding their work to protect rivers.
- Share a photo of your river on the American Rivers Facebook page.
- Get out on your river! Take your family or some friends and enjoy your local river or stream.
How are you celebrating today?
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