The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
July 16, 2019
Uncategorized
Living on a wild river means that the people that use the river – the ranchers, the recreationalists, and the water drinkers – have adapted to flow variability on this scarcely regulated river.... Read More
July 11, 2019
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution
After six years, countless rallies, fundraisers, letter-writing campaigns, lawsuits and legal actions, visits to the capitol, miles of travel to hearings at agencies and the legislature, we finally got the news that the 6500-head hog confined feeding operation (CAFO) impacting the Buffalo National River would be closing.... Read More
June 27, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Uncategorized
The lesson from the Kennebec after twenty years? Dam removal works.... Read More
June 26, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Uncategorized, Water Pollution
Interview with American Rivers's Senior Director of Clean Water Supply, Gary Belan. ... Read More
June 26, 2019
Most Endangered Rivers
You told the Governor that polluting the Buffalo National River with hog waste was unacceptable, and the Governor heard the message loud and clear! ... Read More
June 18, 2019
Protecting Rivers
Eagle County residents understand the importance of a healthy, flowing river for their community and for support of their way of life including summer and winter recreation, clean drinking water, and the County’s essential agricultural heritage. Tune into Episode 3 of Ripple Effects to learn more.... Read More
June 14, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
Just because Colorado had a near-historic snowpack in early 2019 doesn’t mean we are out of the woods yet... Read More
May 29, 2019
National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Congratulations to the 2018 National River Cleanup® Photo Contest Winner: Natural Restorations, photo courtesy of Tom Corey Images!... Read More
May 24, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers
This month marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell's expedition down the Green and Colorado rivers. The anniversary is a time to reflect on Powell's forward-thinking ideas when it comes to water conservation and river management -- especially in an era of climate change. ... Read More
May 22, 2019
Uncategorized
Here’s a great excuse to start mailing more handwritten notes to friends and family – Wild and Scenic Rivers stamps are here!... Read More
May 14, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Minutes before the levee broke in Davenport, I was skipping through floodwaters that were backing up via one of the cities many storm sewers. Looking out beyond the temporary levee, I was thinking, “man, this looks bad.” As I drove away, up the hill and away from River Drive,... Read More
April 30, 2019
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution
The threat of North America’s largest copper and gold mine has loomed over the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Alaska for more than a decade. It’s no time for complacency when it comes to Pebble mine. ... Read More