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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the San Saba River of Texas among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on outdated water management that threatens river health as well as flows for ranchers and Austin’s chain of lakes.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 The Colorado River is endangered by outdated water management that is inadequate to respond to the pressures of over-allocation and persistent drought.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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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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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
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
American Rivers Kicks Off 20th Anniversary of National River Cleanup(TM)
April 21, 2011 | National River Cleanup
American Rivers releases report on 21st century flood protection solutions
March 11, 2011 | Floods & Floodplains
The most anti-environmental piece of legislation in history
February 24, 2011 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
Obama Administration prioritizes healthy rivers in America’s Great Outdoors initiative
February 16, 2011 | Blue Trails
Rivers and the many clean water, recreation, and health benefits they provide are a primary focus in a report released today by the Obama Administration detailing its America’s Great Outdoors initiative.
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American Rivers opens Colorado office to protect and restore state’s rivers
February 7, 2011 | Dams & Dam Removal, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Most Endangered Rivers
Colorado Leaders Highlight Opportunities Presented by America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
July 14, 2010 | Blue Trails
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
America’s Most Endangered Rivers to be Announced June 2
May 17, 2010 | Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers names Grand Junction one of nation’s top “water wise” communities
September 17, 2009 | Climate Change
Climate change causing many rivers worldwide to shrink
April 23, 2009 | Climate Change
