The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
February 19, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers
Freshwater vertebrate species are disappearing at twice the rate of their dryland and ocean counterparts. ... Read More
February 13, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
Can we have a free-flowing river AND a reliable water supply?... Read More
February 13, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
More states than ever before are getting involved in restoring rivers through dam removal, and it is wonderful to see!... Read More
February 12, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
As a result of the dam removal project, approximately 1,000 feet of previously-impounded aquatic habitat will be restored!... Read More
February 12, 2020
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
A watershed approach to river restoration is reconnecting habitat throughout the White River Basin for the benefit of people and nature!... Read More
February 10, 2020
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Science, Water Pollution
When it comes to people's health, you look before you leap. ... Read More
January 30, 2020
National River Cleanup®
Every one of us can work for meaningful change in 2020. ... Read More
January 17, 2020
Blue Trails, Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Floods & Floodplains, Protecting Rivers
Building Resilience for Wildlife and Communities at the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge... Read More
January 16, 2020
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Energy Development, Protecting Rivers, Science, Water Pollution
Here's what's on the horizon.... Read More
December 30, 2019
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
We are closer than ever to securing more permanent protection for New Mexico’s last major free-flowing river.... Read More
December 20, 2019
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
Throughout the country, those who grow our food are grappling with water in changing climate.... Read More
December 20, 2019
Restoring Damaged Rivers
Governor Inslee’s report is a step toward the creative thinking and problem solving we need to do as a region to understand a path forward.... Read More