The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
November 19, 2019
Protecting Rivers
On Friday, November 15th, American Rivers officially intervened in the case against the proposal. Here is a brief overview of our filing: ... Read More
November 19, 2019
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Ten miles of Congaree Creek are now reconnected and support paddlers and aquatic life alike.... Read More
November 15, 2019
Discover Rivers
Here are some of our staff's favorite rivers for enjoying autumn. ... Read More
November 13, 2019
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
What’s the key to one of our nation’s most significant river restoration efforts? Collaboration. Learn about what makes the Klamath so special in this interview with Steve Rothert, California director at American Rivers.... Read More
November 12, 2019
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply
“We will keep fighting for the Clean Water Rule because every American should have clean drinking water and healthy rivers.”... Read More
November 8, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
Welcome to the era of “hot drought.”... Read More
November 6, 2019
Protecting Rivers
If the Court rules in favor of Maui County, it would open what a bipartisan group of former EPA administrators describe as an “enormous loophole” in the Clean Water Act.... Read More
November 6, 2019
National River Cleanup®
Over the course of five events so far this year, the brand has engaged 2,225 volunteers who have collected more than 45,000 pounds of waste toward its goal.... Read More
November 1, 2019
Restoring Damaged Rivers
Restoration projects can be complicated, lengthy, and expensive, but when partners collaborate, projects become easier, cheaper, faster, and more fun!... Read More
October 24, 2019
National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers
By making these simple changes to your Halloween habits, you can help keep trash out of our rivers!... Read More
October 23, 2019
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
American Rivers has 20 years of experience freeing rivers from unnecessary dams. Here’s our advice on how to take the dam removal movement to the next level.... Read More
October 21, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Uncategorized, Water Supply
In order to fully implement Colorado’s Water Plan, additional funding is needed to drive the Plan’s priorities.... Read More