Protecting Rivers & Your Clean Water
Clean Water Act Integrated Permitting Framework Released
Katherine Baer, Senior Director, Clean Water and Water Supply Programs
June 12, 2012 | Water Pollution, Climate Change, Water Supply
I’ve got a pretty old car – a ’97 Civic with almost 250,000 miles on it. Because I’ve maintained it regularly over the years, it’s still going strong. Nonetheless, an old car sometimes needs updates, and I was just hit with a pretty steep bill for repairs. And this was after paying the registration fee, County taxes and getting an emission inspection.
Read more »A New Chapter For The Penobscot River
Amy Souers Kober, Senior Director of Communications
June 11, 2012 | Dams & Dam Removal, Water Pollution
It’s not every day that we get to witness a river coming back to life. But today is the beginning of a new chapter for the Penobscot River and all of the people and wildlife who depend on it.
Read more »North Carolina Fracking Fracas
Peter Raabe, North Carolina Conservation Director
June 6, 2012 | Fracking, Water Pollution
North Carolina is the latest state to look at allowing development of its shale gas deposits using hydrologic fracturing (or fracking). On the American Rivers blog, we have previously discussed the hazards to our rivers and clean water supplies that fracking poses. Most recently, we highlighted the concerns surrounding natural gas development with the inclusion of the Grand River in Ohio on our annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®.
Read more »Explore the America's Rivers through "River Stories"
Jamie Mierau, Director, River Protection
June 1, 2012 | Blue Trails, Water Pollution
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel down some of America’s most scenic rivers? American Rivers, the National Park Service, and local conservation and recreation groups across the country have teamed up to create, “River Stories.”
Read more »The Latest Threat to Clean Water
Stacey Detwiler, Associate, Conservation & Government Relations
June 1, 2012 | Water Pollution
Today, the House is voting on the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of FY 2013 today, which includes a dirty water provision that would prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from clarifying the scope of the Clean Water Act and restoring protections to small streams and wetlands.
Read more »Making The Right Decision For The Kansas River
Jessie Thomas-Blate, Coordinator, Most Endangered Rivers
May 31, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Most Endangered. What this means is that the Kansas River is on the brink of a permanent change – a change in state from an already impacted, yet remarkably resilient and still wild river, to a controlled ditch.
Read more »Protecting The Mighty Kaw
Fay Augustyn, Intermountain West Blue Trails Manager
May 31, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
With Memorial Day behind us, the unofficial start to summer is underway! One of my favorite summer activities is getting out on the river. Picture your favorite river moment – the sun beating down, water flowing underneath your fingertips, a light breeze blowing coolly past you. Tell me that is not a perfect moment. The Kansas River, or the Kaw as it is called by local residents, provides these moments and many others to the people of Kansas.
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