Search Results for: grants
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Grants provide big boost in Central Valley Floodplain Restoration Efforts
September 16, 2016 Through recent grants from the California Proposition 1 grant program and Wildlife Conservation Society, American Rivers has recently had a huge boost in support of our Central Valley Floodplain Restoration efforts.
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American Rivers Awards $100,000 In Grants To Connect Communities To Hometown Rivers
February 10, 2016 Contact: Fay Augustyn 616-990-0049 or Sinjin Eberle 720-373-0864 (Denver, CO) – Rivers and communities across the Intermountain West will benefit from a series of grants announced today by American Rivers, a national non-profit river conservation organization. The Connecting Communities to Rivers grant program is providing a total of $100,000 to seven projects that improve family-friendly […]
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What Does FEMA Do?
December 12, 2025 When a major natural disaster strikes, local and state officials often turn to the federal government for assistance in preparing for extreme weather events and rely on it afterwards to help with the clean-up and recovery efforts. Since 1979, the branch of the federal government responsible for this has been the Federal Emergency Management Agency, […]
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Natural Floodplains Alliance
December 8, 2025 The Natural Floodplains Alliance envisions a nation where resilient communities recognize and value natural floodplains as essential assets. We elevate understanding of the value of these essential ecosystems — and equip decision-makers with the information needed to champion nature-based floodplain management. The flat lands next to a river that regularly flood are among the most […]
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Colorado’s Uncompahgre River Project Turns Problems Into Opportunities
November 12, 2025 The Uncompahgre River flows from Colorado’s San Juan mountains through the towns of Ouray and Ridgway and then into Ridgway Reservoir, which stores water for farms and households downstream. The river is beautiful, but it’s also troubled; runoff from old mines carries heavy metals into the river, and it is pinched into an unnaturally straight and simple channel as it passes from mountain canyon headwaters into an agricultural valley.
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State Revolving Fund Reauthorization Agenda
October 30, 2025 Congress faces a pivotal moment: the future of America’s water is on the line. By the end of 2026, lawmakers must reauthorize the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) – critical programs that ensure safe, reliable water for every community. Momentum is building: in recent months, congressional committees have held hearings and […]
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A Shutdown is Bad for Our River Economy
October 1, 2025 We are once again heading into a government shutdown, which is paralyzing Washington, D.C. The last shutdown stretched a record 35 days in 2018–2019—and whether this one is brief, partial, or prolonged, the damage will be real. A shutdown is not just a Washington problem. It directly threatens our river economy, undermining the clean water, […]
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Behind the Scenes: Cypress Branch Dam Removal
June 17, 2025 I always appreciate a trip out to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. There’s so much space. Deep breaths. Cruise control. I’m driving from Northern Virginia. No space. Brake lights. Honk honk. This winter I got to drive out to the Eastern Shore many times to track the evolution of a river coming back to life. Water flowing. […]
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American Rivers’ Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposal
May 6, 2025 The White House, on Friday, released its budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, sometimes called the “skinny budget.” Although the proposal includes welcome increases to select drinking water and emergency response programs, the budget consequentially cuts other programs critical for water infrastructure, healthy rivers, and strong communities.
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American Rivers Announces Two New Board Members as Organization Continues to Expand Impact
February 5, 2025 American Rivers is today, pleased to announce the addition of two new board members, as we continue to grow and expand our impact across the country. The new members bring decades of conservation leadership, business acumen and regional expertise to our board.
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Natural Floodplains Alliance Webinar Series
September 25, 2024 The Natural Floodplains Alliance envisions a future in which the values and benefits of floodplains in their natural state are recognized as essential to resilient communities. Our community of practice connects federal, state, and local agencies, organizations, and practitioners working to protect and restore floodplains and raises awareness of the economic, social, and environmental values […]
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5 things to know about Project 2025 and your clean water
August 7, 2024 With the election season in full swing, you are likely hearing a lot about something called “Project 2025.” Project 2025, a document produced by the conservative think-tank, the Heritage Foundation with the support of 30 other leading conservative organizations, is a suggested blueprint for the next conservative President. Regardless of your politics, there are a […]