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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 We are a national leader in removing and reforming outdated dams and we are the voice for 21st century natural flood protection solutions.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.
Our Restoring Rivers WorkDams and Dam Removal: Improving -- or removing -- outdated, harmful dams Floods and Floodplains: 21st century solutions to protect people and river health National River Cleanup™: Keeping rivers and streams clean and trash-free
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Press ReleasesDeny Flaming Gorge pipeline permit, say river businesses and advocates (12/19/11) White Salmon River to run free tomorrow with breach of Condit Dam (10/25/11) World’s biggest dam removal begins this week (09/13/11) American Rivers receives $1 million to Restore Rivers and Clean Water in PA and GA (08/03/11) Court ruling is a win for healthy rivers, salmon, and communities (08/03/11) |
Blog Posts About the Restoring RiversRiver Policy Update: 2011 Wrap-Up (02/03/12) Help us remove 100 dams in 2012! (02/03/12) World Wetland Day – Love your Carolina Bay! (02/02/12) Winter Wonders: Five Rivers to Enjoy Now (01/27/12) Financing Sustainable Water Infrastructure (01/26/12) |
