The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
May 6, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage
Cities are increasingly turning to green infrastructure solutions to adapt to the needs of growing populations and a changing climate.... Read More
April 30, 2021
Conserving Clean Water, Environmental Justice, Grants, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
This week, we teamed up with our good friends at River Network to host a three day virtual event during water week... Read More
April 27, 2021
Blue Trails, Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Science
Hope springs eternal along the riverside... Read More
April 22, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
The Olympic Peninsula hosts some of the world’s most awe-inspiring and remarkable ecosystems. ... Read More
April 21, 2021
Restoring Damaged Rivers, Urban Waters, Water Supply
The residents of Bakersfield would like their living river back. ... Read More
April 13, 2021
Dam Removal, Environmental Justice, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply
The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands.... Read More
April 4, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Floods & Floodplains, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Science, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
This past week President Biden unveiled his American Jobs Plan, proposing a nearly $2.3 trillion investment in our national infrastructure. Does this bold plan do enough for rivers?... Read More
April 2, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
Stakeholders can now move forward toward solutions that will benefit the environment and communities throughout the entire basin.... Read More
March 29, 2021
Uncategorized
After 30 years as a leader in conservation, American Rivers’ new President and CEO is a die-hard river lover with a track-record of protecting the nation’s most important lands and waters. ... Read More
March 26, 2021
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Wild and Scenic Rivers are having a moment. And, while that moment is overdue, it’s also right on time.... Read More
March 26, 2021
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Bills to protect over 6,700 miles of new Wild and Scenic Rivers and streams are making their way through Congress. Is your river one of them?... Read More