Local Updates
Blog Posts: Local News
Don’t Bury My River (04/26/13)
As Flooding Risks Rise, Communities Can Take Steps to Prepare (04/24/13)
Congratulations to the 2012 National River Cleanup Photo Contest Winner! (01/31/13)
Missouri River Water Wars Continue As Drought Persists (01/30/13)
America Runs on the Mississippi River (11/22/12)
Transforming Urban Gardens (10/09/12)
What’s Happening on the Kansas River? (10/03/12)
Mississippi River Mayors for Clean Water (09/18/12)
Greening Milwaukee (07/19/12)
Protecting The Mighty Kaw (05/31/12)
Press Releases
Niobrara River Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
April 17, 2013 | Most Endangered Rivers, Floods & Floodplains
American Rivers named the Niobrara River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on dam-related sediment buildup and flooding that threaten communities, recreation, and critical wildlife habitat.
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62 Dams Removed to Restore Rivers in 2012
March 12, 2013 | Dams & Dam Removal
Communities in 19 states, working in partnership with non-profit organizations and state and federal agencies, removed 62 dams in 2012, American Rivers announced today. Outdated or unsafe dams came out of rivers across the country, restoring 400 miles of streams for the benefit of fish, wildlife, and people across the country.
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Missouri River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers
May 15, 2012 | Water Pollution, Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers named the Missouri River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® today, shining a national spotlight on outdated flood management practices that are threatening public safety.
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