2011 Press Releases
Press Releases
Deny Flaming Gorge pipeline permit, say river businesses and advocates
December 19, 2011 | Water Supply
Hopes Head Upstream for Water in Colorado River
November 14, 2011 | Water Supply, Most Endangered Rivers
White Salmon River to run free tomorrow with breach of Condit Dam
October 25, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal
World’s biggest dam removal begins this week
September 13, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal
The biggest dam removal project in history begins this Saturday on Washington’s Elwha River. American Rivers, the national leader in restoring rivers through dam removal, applauded the effort which will revitalize salmon runs and deliver significant cultural, economic, and recreation benefits to the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe and surrounding communities.
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Court ruling is a win for healthy rivers, salmon, and communities
August 3, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal
American Rivers receives $1 million to Restore Rivers and Clean Water in PA and GA
August 3, 2011 | Water Pollution
Latest attack on clean, safe water passes the House
July 13, 2011 | Water Pollution
Conservation/River Expert Available to Comment on Yellowstone River Oil Spill
July 7, 2011 | Water Pollution, Floods & Floodplains, Wild and Scenic Rivers
American Rivers Appoints New President
June 13, 2011
American Rivers, the nation’s leading voice for healthy rivers and clean water, announced today that following an extensive six-month search, William Robert (Bob) Irvin, current Senior Vice President for Conservation at Defenders of Wildlife, has been named the new President of American Rivers, succeeding Rebecca Wodder. Irvin will begin as President and CEO on July 18, 2011.
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“Endangered River” victory on the Chicago River
June 8, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers, Stormwater & Sewage
Senators Feinstein and Boxer stand up for clean water and river health
June 7, 2011
American Rivers today applauded Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer for their strong opposition to H.R. 1837, the “San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act,” introduced by Congressman Devin Nunes, which would have devastating impacts on rivers, clean water, and communities.
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‘Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2011’ Introduced to House and Senate
May 27, 2011 | Water Pollution
New Report Calls for Federal Action to Improve Flood Protection, Other Policies in Face of Climate Change
May 26, 2011 | Water Pollution, Floods & Floodplains, Water Supply, Stormwater & Sewage, Climate Change
Green River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Black Warrior River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Ozarks Riverways among Nation’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Most Endangered Rivers
Yuba named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal, Most Endangered Rivers
Bristol Bay Rivers among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
St. Croix again named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Most Endangered Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Mississippi River named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers
Susquehanna named Most Endangered River in the Nation
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Hoback named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Fracking, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers Names America’s Most Endangered Rivers(TM) of 2011
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Dams & Dam Removal, Fracking, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Sewage Bacteria Makes Chicago River One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Stormwater & Sewage, Most Endangered Rivers
Roanoke River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 17, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
USGS News - NOAA, USACE, and USGS Partner to Support Water Resources Management
May 13, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains
American Rivers applauds the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that forms a partnership to ensure that their agencies are working collaboratively on integrated and adaptive water resources management. This is an excellent demonstration of efficient and effective use of government resources for the benefit of the economy and environment.
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Record Mississippi River Flooding Sparks Call for Comprehensive Management
May 5, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains
‘STOPS Runoff Act of 2011’ Introduced to Senate
May 5, 2011 | Water Pollution, Stormwater & Sewage
Conservation Expert Available To Comment On Levee Explosion, Rivers, Floods And Community Safety
May 3, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains
Potomac Highlands Implementation Grants Now Available
April 28, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal
Obama Administration Acts to Improve Protections for Clean Drinking Water
April 27, 2011 | Water Pollution
On Gulf oil spill anniversary, major spill threatens clean water in PA
April 21, 2011
American Rivers Kicks Off 20th Anniversary of National River Cleanup(TM)
April 21, 2011 | National River Cleanup
American Rivers selected as Aveda’s Regional Earth Month partner
April 14, 2011
Sewage spill in TN is example of national clean water threat
April 6, 2011 | Stormwater & Sewage, Water Pollution
American Rivers releases report on 21st century flood protection solutions
March 11, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains
New EPA $1.8 million grant program to restore and protect rivers, forests, and clean water throughout Potomac Highlands region
March 1, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal, Water Pollution
Rep. Bachmann's St. Croix freeway earmark bill would burden taxpayers, harm river heritage
March 1, 2011 | Wild and Scenic Rivers
The most anti-environmental piece of legislation in history
February 24, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Bill Introduced to Protect Molalla River as a Wild and Scenic River
February 17, 2011 | Wild and Scenic Rivers
