An emergency for river wildlife
23 freshwater species just went extinct — and hundreds more could vanish soon. Here’s how to save the species we still have.
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Every $1 donated to American Rivers goes to fight for healthy rivers and clean water, everywhere, for everyone.
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Our Priorities
Saving rivers isn’t a choice. It’s survival. Our vision is to keep rivers healthy and free while ensuring people have the water they need. We do it by protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water for people and nature.
Climate Change
Drought, floods and soaring temperatures threaten rivers, wildlife and people. Healthy, free-flowing rivers will be a community’s greatest strength in an era of climate change.
Clean Water
Too many rivers are choked with pollution and water supplies are at risk. Everyone deserves a healthy river and safe, clean water.
Dam Removal and Hydropower
Thousands of dams are harming rivers nationwide. Removing dams and improving dam operations is vital to restoring the rivers that fish, wildlife and people depend on.
Protecting Healthy Rivers
Our last wild rivers face a host of threats. Protecting these special places will ensure abundant wildlife and strong communities for generations to come.
