Protecting Rivers & Your Clean Water
Friday's White House Conference on Conservation
William Robert (Bob) Irvin, President
March 5, 2012 | Blue Trails, Water Pollution
On Friday, I had the privilege of attending the White House Conference on Conservation held at the Department of the Interior. It was an inspirational afternoon, with river restoration prominently featured. President Obama spoke about initiatives to promote stream restoration and provide opportunities for fishing and other outdoor recreation.
Read more »Join Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on live webchat on river protection and restoration, Wednesday, February 29, at 1:20 p.m. ET.
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
February 28, 2012 | Blue Trails
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Rebecca Wodder, Senior Advisor to Secretary Salazar, invite you to participate in a live webchat on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 1:20 p.m.ET. The conversation will focus on President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative and the Administration’s efforts to restore and conserve our nation’s treasured rivers.
Read more »Winter Wonders: Five Rivers to Enjoy Now
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
January 27, 2012 | Water Pollution, Blue Trails, Dams & Dam Removal
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 »New Outdoor Nation Grant Opportunity
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
January 24, 2012 | Blue Trails
Outdoor Nation is starting 2012 with a new funding opportunity for those interested in in connecting young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. Outdoor Nation is accepting applications from individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 and non-profit organizations.
Read more »Verde River Blue Trail Kick-Off
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
December 29, 2011 | Blue Trails
Earlier this month I made my first trip to the Verde River in Arizona. Thanks to the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation, American Rivers is helping communities along the Verde to develop a Blue Trail, the water equivalent to a hiking trail.
Read more »America's Great Outdoors Progress Report
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
October 19, 2011 | Blue Trails, Water Pollution
Last week, the Obama Administration released their progress report on America’s Great Outdoors, their environmental program aimed at preserving our natural resources and promoting recreation, especially among youth.
Read more »Journey down the Hitchcock Creek Blue Trail
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
October 14, 2011 | Blue Trails, Dams & Dam Removal
Until recently, a dam degrade and blocked migrating fish from spawning habitat and prevented the community of Rockingham, North Carolina from safely enjoying their river through boating and fishing. With the help of American Rivers, NOAA, and others, the dam has been removed and plans are in the works to create a 12 mile blue trail.
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