The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
March 27, 2020
Conserving Clean Water, Water Supply
Public health depends on ensuring access to clean water.... Read More
March 24, 2020
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
"Time is a river. That river is always in motion. And motion is hope." – Alex Dimitrov ... Read More
March 4, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
In the face of aging infrastructure and climate change, we need to be more proactive about making updates to the structures we rely on.... Read More
February 28, 2020
Energy Development, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
It feels like we've been here before. Isn’t it time for new solutions?... Read More
February 24, 2020
Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
Grand Rapids, Michigan has implemented modern, and beautiful, ways to keep the Grand River clean! ... Read More
February 19, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers
Freshwater vertebrate species are disappearing at twice the rate of their dryland and ocean counterparts. ... Read More
February 13, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
Can we have a free-flowing river AND a reliable water supply?... Read More
February 13, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
More states than ever before are getting involved in restoring rivers through dam removal, and it is wonderful to see!... Read More
February 12, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
As a result of the dam removal project, approximately 1,000 feet of previously-impounded aquatic habitat will be restored!... Read More
February 12, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
A watershed approach to river restoration is reconnecting habitat throughout the White River Basin for the benefit of people and nature!... Read More
February 10, 2020
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Science, Water Pollution
When it comes to people's health, you look before you leap. ... Read More
January 30, 2020
National River Cleanup®
Every one of us can work for meaningful change in 2020. ... Read More
