All Press Releases
Press Releases
Boundary Waters Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on a proposed copper nickel mine that would release toxic waste into the South Kawishiwi River, threatening fish and wildlife, drinking water quality, and a world class recreation area.
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Rough & Ready and Baldface Creeks Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Pollution
American Rivers named southern Oregon’s Rough & Ready and Baldface Creeks among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on nickel mining proposals that threaten a wonderland of wild rivers, clean water, rare plants, and outdoor recreation.
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Catawba River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Pollution
American Rivers named the Carolinas’ Catawba River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on the riverside coal ash ponds currently leaking pollution and threatening water quality, human health, and local fish populations.
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Black Warrior River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named Alabama’s Black Warrior River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on a proposed coal mine that would threaten clean drinking water as well as river health, wildlife, and private property.
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Kootenai River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Pollution
American Rivers named the transboundary Kootenai River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today due to the threat that five open-pit coal mines along one of its major tributaries pose to water quality, native fish and wildlife, and world-class recreation.
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Elwha and White Salmon River Restoration Projects Show Great Success
September 13, 2012 | Water Pollution, Dams & Dam Removal
One year since two of the nation’s most significant river restoration projects began, American Rivers is applauding the progress and significant economic, environmental, and social benefits that have already started to accrue. The nation’s leading river conservation organization also warned against an extreme piece of legislation that would hurt river restoration efforts in communities nationwide.
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Hopewell Mills Dam Removal Begins in Taunton
August 10, 2012 | Water Pollution, Dams & Dam Removal
Excavators today began chipping away at concrete that has held back the Mill River for decades. Within days, the impoundment behind the Hopewell Mills Dam will drop, and the river will begin to transform, opening up fish and wildlife habitat that hasn’t been available for nearly 200 years.
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Water Experts Available to Comment on Drought Science, Politics, and Solutions
August 3, 2012 | Water Pollution, Climate Change, Water Supply
As the nation’s leading organization working to protect and restore the nation’s rivers and streams, American Rivers and its science and policy staff are uniquely positioned to talk about regional and national implications of the current drought on fresh water supplies.
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American Rivers and NOAA award $696,692 to restore rivers and fisheries in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Oregon
July 25, 2012 | Water Pollution, Dams & Dam Removal
–Rivers and communities will benefit from nearly $700,000 in grants awarded through the national partnership between American Rivers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoration Center. This funding will support six projects throughout California, Delaware, Massachusetts and Oregon aimed at restoring fisheries, improving public safety, and reducing flood risks.
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Report: New water supply reservoirs risky ventures in the Southeast
July 10, 2012 | Water Pollution, Stormwater & Sewage
The report, Money Pit: The High Cost and High Risk of Water Supply Reservoirs in the Southeast, documents the financial risks and water resource risks tied to the development of new reservoirs in the region.
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American Rivers launches The Anglers Fund, to connect anglers with river conservation
July 2, 2012 | Water Pollution
A new initiative launched by American Rivers, the nation’s leading river conservation organization, is engaging anglers across the country in the effort to protect and restore rivers.
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Senate Passes Flood Insurance Reform
June 29, 2012 | Floods & Floodplains, Water Pollution
In a win for public safety, taxpayers, and the environment, the Senate and House today passed critical reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program. American Rivers has worked for years to reform the program, which has run up a near $20 billion debt to the Federal Treasury, and encouraged destruction of floodplains and wildlife habitat with taxpayer subsidies.
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“Get More Green” calculator shows water, money savings of green roofs
June 13, 2012 | Water Pollution
A new online calculator from American Rivers lets individuals discover the benefits of installing green roofs on their homes and businesses. Green roofs are gaining popularity as cities look for cost-effective ways to protect and restore clean water.
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American Rivers and National Park Service Launch "River Stories"
May 31, 2012 | Blue Trails, Water Pollution, Wild and Scenic Rivers
American Rivers and the National Park Service have teamed up to create “River Stories,” an innovative, web-based storytelling format that aims to engage people in understanding, enjoying, and conserving their waterways.
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New Poll Shows Protecting America’s Waterways is Good Policy and Good Politics
May 29, 2012 | Water Pollution
A new poll commissioned by the nation’s leading environmentalists and sportsmen organizations in key Great Lakes and Rocky Mountain states shows that the public overwhelmingly supports an Obama administration proposal to restore protections for America’s rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands.
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Chattahoochee River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named the Chattahoochee River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® today, shining a national spotlight on two boondoggle dam and reservoir proposals that are far too expensive and would harm water supplies, clean water, recreation opportunities, and fish and wildlife habitat.
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Hoback River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers has named the Hoback River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® for the second year in a row, shining a national spotlight on the threat natural gas drilling poses to clean water, recreation, and world-class fish and wildlife.
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American Rivers names America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2012
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
With Congress considering drastic cuts to national clean water protections, and rivers nationwide facing threats from natural gas drilling, pollution, and new dams, American Rivers today released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®.
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Missouri River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named the Missouri River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® today, shining a national spotlight on outdated flood management practices that are threatening public safety.
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Crystal River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named the Crystal River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® today, shining a national spotlight on the threat dams and water diversions pose to spectacular recreation and fish and wildlife habitat.
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