http://www.americanrivers.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.americanrivers.org-431217061 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/agoggans-20130520-become-part-of-history-join-national-river-cleanup.html The Mississippi River is just one of more than 250,000 rivers that run across the United States. Each has a unique history that connects past and future generations to the communities who rely on those waterways today. Become a part of history by volunteering at or organizing a cleanup on your local waterway. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:01:23 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-431224670 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/efretz-20130517-what-happened-with-wrda.html The Senate wrapped up debate on the Water Resources Development Act this week and passed the bill by an overwhelming margin. A vote like this is really no surprise on a bill that has a little bit of something for everyone. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:30 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-430583236 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/jblate-20130516-listen-to-the-river-then-fight-for-it.html A local business owner explains his primal connection to the Boundary Waters and why people should stand up and fight for this special place. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:20 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-430600607 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/kmcclean-20130516-revisiting-the-restored-sisquoc-river.html Following Horse Creek Dam removal, I recently took a trip to the restored Sisquoc River and discovered a thriving river, fish, and wildlife. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:16 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-430548871 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/jblate-20130515-its-a-matter-of-pride.html A coalition of students at the University of Alabama are proud of their school, and do not want to see it polluted with a coal mine. Help them protect their school pride by asking the University to permanently denounce the mine. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:08 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-428465252 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/efretz-20130509-new-wrda-same-old-congress.html This week, the Senate is debating a bill called the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), S 601, that will tell the Army Corps of Engineers what water infrastructure to build on our nation’s rivers and coasts. There are some good aspects of the bill, but also many points of concern. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:36:29 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-430553900 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/faugustyn-20130515-californias-water-management-issues-impacted-climate-change.html These forward-thinking water management strategies along with other innovative approaches to address climate change risks are included in our recent Getting Climate Smart report, which lays out a straightforward six-step process for climate preparedness. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:23:32 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-430271309 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/smcclain20130515-giving-herring-a-helping-hand.html This spring I was invited by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to join their biologists to collect herring eggs on the Choptank River on the Eastern Shore. The eggs collected are going to be used as part of an effort to restock the Patapsco River. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:01 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-428831073 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/jblate-20130513-knowing-when-to-say-no.html The Environmental Protection Agency is taking comments on a revised Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment. American Rivers encourages the public to voice support for protecting this special place from the impacts of large-scale mining. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:37 -0500 www.americanrivers.org-429942884 http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/mniemerski-20130513-making-progress-means-investing-every-drop.html The San Diego City Council approved new water purification plans intended to produce up to 40 percent of the city’s current water usage. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:04:46 -0500