Georgia’s Unique Native Riverine Sport Fish
A word from one of our partners on efforts to designate the shoal bass as Georgia’s official native riverine sport fish – honoring the species itself and highlighting the importance of clean, flowing water to support the “shoalie” and Georgia’s fishing economy, heritage, and culture. Read More »
Removing Bloede Dam Solves Critical Infrastructure Issue
Funding for the removal of Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River in Maryland is in jeopardy. The State of Maryland must restore funding for this project in their budget to benefit the well-being of the public and migratory fish. Read More »
2014 National River Cleanup Photo Contest Winner!
National River Cleanup announces the winner of the 2014 National River Cleanup Photo Contest. Read More »
Toledo’s Water Crisis – Federal and State Responses
Guest blog by Adam Rissien gives an update of what legislative action has happened at the federal and state level to address Toledo’s water ban, which happened last August due to large algae blooms over the City’s water intake in Lake Erie. Read More »
A world without rivers
Rivers are drying up from human consumption and climate change. Read More »
Can the Colorado Water Plan work?
In a recent 5280 magazine article, Kate Siber asked, “Can a Water Plan Actually Work”? The answer is a solid “it all depends”. Read More »
Exploring the History of the Patapsco River
Native American culture has played a large role in the history of the Patapsco River. Historically, the resources provided by the river for hunting and fishing were very important to the native tribes. Read More »
Green Infrastructure Proposed to Clean the Susquehanna
To advance projects and plans in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to eliminate sewage discharges, an agreement is proposed to upgrade water infrastructure and review of green infrastructure solutions for wastewater overflows into the Susquehanna River caused by stormwater. Read More »
New Bill Could Save the Edisto River
A bill has been introduced in the South Carolina that would end the exemption for large agricultural water withdrawals through state permitting. This bill would directly impact one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, the South Fork Edisto River. Read More »
Oil Spill Cleanups are a Myth
As someone who lived through the worst oil spill disaster in American history, I’m going to tell you an unpleasant truth – oil spill cleanups are a myth. Read More »