The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
September 20, 2021
Most Endangered Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Pollution
The protection of clean water should apply to all people, not just those with money and influence.... Read More
September 3, 2021
Environmental Justice, Floods & Floodplains
We need to reduce flood vulnerability for all... Read More
August 31, 2021
Conserving Clean Water, Most Endangered Rivers
This guest blog from our partners at Food and Water Watch and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement highlights the Raccoon River, one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2021.... Read More
August 25, 2021
Discover Rivers
We asked and you told us. These are some of America's Best River Towns by American Rivers... Read More
August 23, 2021
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Major efforts underway that would have a transformational impact on river health... Read More
August 12, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers
This week's IPCC report on our climate doesn't tell us anything we didn't know, but it does double-down on the urgency needed to make changes.... Read More
August 11, 2021
Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters
As communities across the country are facing needed upgrades to their water infrastructure, many are turning to green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) for a more integrated approach to clean water, greening, and public health.
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August 10, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
The Biden administration has led Congress to recognize and address the water infrastructure issues plaguing the country, but more must be done.... Read More
August 4, 2021
Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers is accepting nominations for our annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®... Read More
July 23, 2021
Dam Removal, Environmental Justice, Restoring Damaged Rivers
In the signing of the treaties with indigenous nations, the US government guaranteed fishing and hunting in the usual and accustomed places. Part of our joint contract is that there be fish to catch and game to hunt. We cannot make a contract that people can fish and then... Read More
July 23, 2021
Climate Change & Rivers, Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Hot water kills salmon and steelhead, and a warming climate means warming water. Impacts on salmon and steelhead are amplified in heavily dammed systems like the Columbia and Snake, where giant lakes of impounded water behind dams warm quickly in summer and early fall months—and stay warm. ... Read More
July 23, 2021
Dam Removal, Restoring Damaged Rivers
The Northwest has long understood that the economy and the environment are interconnected, and their integration is one of the region’s greatest strengths. Ensuring the health of Northwest rivers is not just the right thing to do for our ecosystems; healthy rivers also support other, long-time, bedrock economic sectors... Read More