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Agricultural Efficiency in the San Gregorio Watershed
American Rivers Resources: Information on Water Efficiency Stimulus Funding
It's Not Just the Rain! Sprawl and Water Supply
Local Water Efficiency Legislation in the Southeast
National Water Efficiency Legislation
State Water Efficiency Legislation in North and South Carolina
Water Efficiency in the Deschutes River Basin
Publications and Reports
Natural Security: How Sustainable Water Strategies are Preparing Communities for a Changing Climate (09/17/2009)
Hidden Reservoir: Why Water Efficiency is the Best Solution for the Southeast (10/01/2008)
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Press Releases
New Bill Makes Georgia A National Leader in Water Efficiency American Rivers Calls for More Water Efficiency Measures to Ensure Reliable, Predictable Clean Water Supplies (03/11/10)
EPA Watersense Specifications move Water Efficiency Efforts in the Right Direction Specifications on new homes are a good start, but some improvement is still needed (12/14/09)
From Drought to Deluge: American Rivers responds to extreme Southeast weather (09/23/09)
American Rivers’ 21st century water solutions highlighted at Congressional hearing in Philadelphia Green infrastructure benefits clean water, local economies (05/18/09)
Water Infrastructure Financing Act Passes Senate Committee American Rivers playing leadership role working with Senate to secure needed improvements (05/14/09)
Positive News for Nation’s #2 Most Endangered River Flint River Given “Water to Watch” Designation (05/13/09)
Flint River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers Dam proposal would waste taxpayer dollars, devastate Georgia treasure (04/07/09)
House Economic Recovery Plan is Big Step Forward for Jobs, Clean Water Statement by Betsy Otto, American Rivers (01/28/09)
11 Water Efficiency Projects Ready-to-go Across Wisconsin to Create Jobs, Boost Clean Water Supply Water efficiency investments key to economic growth and future water supply (01/23/09)
31 Water Efficiency Projects Ready-to-go Across Texas to Create Jobs, Boost Clean Water Supply Water efficiency investments key to economic growth and future water supply (01/23/09)
485 Water Efficiency Projects Ready-to-go Across California to Create Jobs, Boost Clean Water Supply Water efficiency investments key to economic growth and future water supply (01/23/09)
Green Infrastructure Projects in Mississippi Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green infrastructure projects in Illinois would create jobs, stimulate economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in Oregon Would Create Jobs Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in California Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in 25 States Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy More than 200 ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in Ohio Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Green Infrastructure Projects in Ohio Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in New York Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in Wisconsin Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified in Wisconsin (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in DC Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in New Jersey Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Green Infrastructure Projects in Pennsylvania Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy Ready-to-go projects already identified (12/17/08)
Governors and Obama Should Make Water Infrastructure a Top Economic Stimulus Priority Green solutions for clean water and flood protection save money, create jobs, improve public safety (12/02/08)
American Rivers in the News
World Water Day: Dealing with water scarcity Helium (02/23/09)
When push comes to budget Grist (02/18/09)
Water: It's feast or famine Upstate Today (04/24/09)
Water experts take note of hard drought lessons Athens Banner-Herald (04/28/09)
Tynan: Greenville needs better water conservation efforts Associated Press (09/12/09)
Blog Posts
Extra! Extra! Climate Change is here! (05/21/10)
No More Sewer Lines to Nowhere – EPA Adopts Fix-it-First Policy (05/07/10)
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day (04/14/10)
Our Capitol Hill Briefing on Climate Change (09/24/09)
Dry Faucets may be 3 Years Off (08/12/09)
State Revolving Fund – One Step Forward…. (05/13/09)
Solution = Water Efficiency (03/04/09)
Jumpstart the Economy by Going Green! (12/29/08)
Top 10 Ways for You to Save Water at Home (12/17/08)
Efficiency First (10/29/08)
Our Leaders Must Lead to Reduce Water Consumption (03/21/08)
Sunset Magazine Feature on Western Rivers (02/25/08)
