The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
September 18, 2018
Dam Removal, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
September 11 was a good day for the Patapsco River... Read More
September 14, 2018
Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
For some, the place to look for peace, to find a purpose, and to seek a connection to something that goes beyond our understanding, is right out the back door.... Read More
September 12, 2018
National River Cleanup®
It’s time for another “litter of the season” scavenger hunt – find it, pick it up, post a picture on your personal Instagram or Twitter account using #RiverCleanup and #MakeAPactPackItOut, and you’re in our sweepstakes!... Read More
September 10, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers
The Gila River, with its headwaters in the Gila Wilderness – the nation’s first designated wilderness area – is eminently qualified for Wild and Scenic status.... Read More
September 6, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Floods & Floodplains, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Using wood debris to reconnect floodplains, restore ecosystems, and adapt to climate change in Washington’s North Cascades.... Read More
September 4, 2018
Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Wild and Scenic river designation is a lot like marriage. It ensures an ability to withstand the test of time. ... Read More
August 31, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
This summer, American Rivers and our partners celebrated two great successes for rivers in the Southeast involving hydropower dams on major rivers. ... Read More
August 29, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
Mississippi and Louisiana's Pearl River is home to the Prothonotary Warbler, a treasured songbird whose habitat will be destroyed if the One Lake project is implemented on the Pearl River - take action today!... Read More
August 27, 2018
Restoring Damaged Rivers
American Rivers removed two dams this summer in PA — Delp Dam and Krady Mill Dam. These restoration projects will benefit fish, wildlife, and public safety.... Read More
August 24, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Floods & Floodplains, Protecting Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Water Pollution
A unique partnership is exploring the need and capacity for the private market to assist in the finance and construction of green infrastructure in Great Lakes cities.... Read More
August 22, 2018
National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers
This annual celebration includes an opportunity to volunteer to cleanup and restore our public lands and waters, and free admission to many federal, state, county and city owned lands and parks.... Read More
August 20, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
A proposed dam and reservoir would endanger birds and wetlands along Mississippi's Pearl River ... Read More