The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
August 18, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Infrastructure
It has become clear that there’s another threat looming just over the horizon for California - a mega-flood. There is no telling exactly when the event will occur, but the research has made it clear: the storm is coming. ... Read More
August 17, 2022
Discover Rivers
Waterfalls are something to behold. Whether five feet tall or 200 feet tall, there is just something about cascading water that captures your attention... Read More
August 16, 2022
Hydropower
This blog was written by American Rivers Hydropower Reform Intern Katherine Tara... Read More
August 15, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers, Environmental Justice
This blog is co-written by Troy Honahnie, Jr., Hopi consultant, and Rachel Ellis, American Rivers... Read More
August 11, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains
We can give communities the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty.... Read More
August 1, 2022
Floods & Floodplains
Natural disasters compound existing inequalities like housing and food insecurity. We must break this cycle.... Read More
August 1, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers
The Sierra Meadows Partnership (SMP) is a regional collaborative group that works to improve the resources, support, and efficacy around meadow restoration in the Sierra Nevada. This June, the group members met for their first annual meeting in three years at Ackerson Meadow in Yosemite National Park and the... Read More
August 1, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers, Water Supply
Climate change is intensifying drought across California, which puts the state in a precarious position that compromises water supplies for drinking and agriculture, increases wildfire risk, and threatens fish and wildlife... Read More
July 26, 2022
Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Uncategorized
The Sierra Meadows Partnership (SMP) is a regional collaborative group that works to improve the resources, support, and efficacy around meadow restoration in the Sierra Nevada. This June, the group members met for their first annual meeting in three years at Ackerson Meadow in Yosemite National Park and the... Read More
July 20, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers
"As a Grand Canyon river guide, I know something about facing sometimes harsh and dangerous conditions and finding beauty and meaning in the world." - Guest Author, Jocelyn Gibbon... Read More
July 13, 2022
Discover Rivers
Do you need some fun new activities to pass the time this summer? Look no further!... Read More
July 5, 2022
National River Cleanup®
We are so excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Photo Contest! We had some amazing submissions this year and would like to thank all of our volunteers for such an amazing year.... Read More