The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
May 25, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Salmon and steelhead recovery in Puget Sound’s White River gets a kick start with a new and improved fish passage facility at Buckley dam.... Read More
May 23, 2018
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
We're continuing the celebration of World Fish Migration Day with a look at how restoring the Mississippi Gorge will not only bring St. Anthony Falls back to life, but migratory fish as well.... Read More
May 21, 2018
Energy Development, Most Endangered Rivers
The Middle Fork Vermilion River, Illinois’ only National Scenic River, is on America's Most Endangered Rivers list of 2018 thanks to leaking coal ash ponds- take action today!... Read More
May 19, 2018
National River Cleanup®
Announcing the 2017 National River Cleanup® Photo Contest winner, Hackensack Riverkeeper - see the winning photo!... Read More
May 17, 2018
Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
“Making Ends Meet: A Workshop on Water Affordability” shares solutions on how cities can keep water, sewer and stormwater services affordable for all residents.... Read More
May 16, 2018
Restoring Damaged Rivers
Scientists say the best chance to restore endangered pallid sturgeon on the lower Yellowstone River in eastern Montana is to remove Intake Diversion Dam.... Read More
May 14, 2018
Restoring Damaged Rivers
In August 2017, partners in Tennessee came together to restore the Roaring River by removing an outdated dam. The Roaring River dam removal improves public safety, expands recreation opportunities, and connects aquatic habitat for species such as the Eastern hellbender. ... Read More
May 11, 2018
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
The Yazoo Pumps project on the Big Sunflower River, Mississippi, was a horrible idea in 1940 and it is a horrible idea today. Learn about the history of the project and take action to make sure it doesn't happen - again.... Read More
May 9, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers
The U.S. Forest Service is considering logging the Wild and Scenic Chetco River after a wildfire burned a portion of the watershed last summer, take action to ensure safe practices are followed.... Read More
May 7, 2018
Discover Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
The Memory of Fish, a documentary about one man, the wild salmon he loves, and his fight to free Washington’s Elwha River is now available for streaming, download, and purchase.... Read More
May 7, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers
The word plogging comes from jogging and “plocka upp,” the Swedish word for ‘pick-up’.... Read More
May 4, 2018
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
This week is National Drinking Water week. We’re celebrating the source of our drinking water and learning what we can do at home and in our community to help keep it clean.... Read More
