Local Updates
Blog Posts: Local News
Healthy Rivers Make Colorado Healthy (04/27/13)
The Story of the San Saba River (04/23/13)
Rivers Endangered in the Face of Climate Change (04/23/13)
Outdated Water Management on the Colorado River Need to be Updated for this Century (04/19/13)
A Paddler’s Perspective on Protecting the Colorado River (04/18/13)
Smarter Farming Leads to More Water for Rivers (04/18/13)
Plumbing the Colorado River (04/17/13)
The Colorado is America’s Most Endangered River (04/17/13)
Announcing America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2013 (04/17/13)
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the San Saba River of Texas among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2013 today, shining a national spotlight on outdated water management that threatens river health as well as flows for ranchers and Austin’s chain of lakes.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 The Colorado River is endangered by outdated water management that is inadequate to respond to the pressures of over-allocation and persistent drought.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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