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Restoring Rivers
Transforming rivers from afterthoughts to community assets
A healthy river can increase property values, boost recreational opportunities and local business, reduce water pollution, and protect people and property from flooding. But dams, levees and other man-made structures disrupt the natural functions of rivers, leaving many of them lifeless or cut off from their communities. American Rivers is championing solutions that bring rivers back to life. We are a national leader in removing and reforming outdated dams and we are the voice for 21st century natural flood protection solutions. Through our National River Cleanup program, we help communities keep their rivers clean and trash-free. Across the country, we are proving that rivers are remarkably resilient, and when given a chance they can thrive once again.
