All Press Releases
Press Releases
San Saba River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
American Rivers named the San Saba River of Texas among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on outdated water management that threatens river health as well as flows for ranchers and Austin’s chain of lakes.
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American Rivers Announces America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2013
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
American Rivers today announced its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, naming the Colorado River the Most Endangered River in the country. The Colorado River is endangered by outdated water management that is inadequate to respond to the pressures of over-allocation and persistent drought. American Rivers is calling on Congress to fund programs that encourage 21st century water management, while protecting rivers and the people, communities, and wildlife they support across the Colorado Basin.
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Little Plover River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
American Rivers named Wisconsin’s Little Plover River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on excessive groundwater withdrawals by irrigation, municipalities, and industrial wells that threaten river health, wildlife, and fishing.
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Flint River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
American Rivers named the Flint River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on the need for collaborative work to protect and restore river flows to sustain water supplies for communities and farms, recreational opportunities, and fish and wildlife habitat.
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American Rivers Receives Grant to Restore Sierra Meadows, Improve Water Supply
April 9, 2013 | Water Supply, Climate Change
American Rivers will receive $137,000 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to support the design of restoration projects in two Sierra Nevada meadows: Hope Valley, in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, in the headwaters of the Carson River, and Shell Meadow in the Stanislaus National Forest, in the headwaters of the Stanislaus River.
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Colorado River Basin study is step toward 21st century water management
December 12, 2012 | Water Supply
A federal study released today looking at water supply options for the Colorado River Basin is a critical step toward bringing water management into the 21st century. American Rivers applauded the Obama Administration for its effort on the report, which recognizes that climate change is making the status quo management regime of the river untenable. American Rivers underscored the need for optimizing existing water infrastructure, and increasing conservation and efficiency measures.
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Experts available to comment on upcoming Colorado River Basin study
December 6, 2012 | Water Supply
Experts from American Rivers are available to comment on the upcoming release of a critical study by the Bureau of Reclamation examining water supply options in the Colorado River Basin.
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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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Report Taps into Innovative Financing to Secure Future for Sustainable Water Infrastructure
January 26, 2012 | Water Pollution, Water Supply, Stormwater & Sewage
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
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
Groups Challenge Creation of Costly, Harmful and Unnecessary Lake
November 8, 2010 | Water Supply
Coalition documents Obama’s ghoulish salmon plan
November 3, 2010 | Dams & Dam Removal, Water Pollution, Water Supply
South Carolina Takes Critical Step Toward Ensuring Reliable, Predictable Clean Water Supplies
June 24, 2010 | Water Pollution, Water Supply
Teton River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers™ for 2010
June 2, 2010 | Most Endangered Rivers, Dams & Dam Removal, Water Supply
Upper Colorado River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers™
June 2, 2010 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
American Rivers announces America’s Most Endangered Rivers™ of 2010
June 2, 2010 | Most Endangered Rivers, Water Pollution, Dams & Dam Removal, Floods & Floodplains, Water Supply
New Bill Makes Georgia A National Leader in Water Efficiency
March 11, 2010 | Water Supply
One year later, North Carolina’s clean water benefits from stimulus spending
February 16, 2010 | Water Pollution, Water Supply
