The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
July 19, 2017
Conserving Clean Water, Most Endangered Rivers
The Back 40 project threatens many of the sacred and beloved sites along the Michigan and Wisconsin's Menominee River. The Menominee Tribe is fighting to prevent this project from damaging all of their sacred land.... Read More
July 14, 2017
Conserving Clean Water, Most Endangered Rivers
Back 40, a proposed plan to implement a sulfide mine on Michigan's Menominee River, raises many concerns for the health of such a beautiful and important river.... Read More
July 10, 2017
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers
The beauty of the Neuse River runs deep within surrounding communities in North Carolina. But the smell of sewage floating into the river is decreasing fish populations, as well as harming its health.... Read More
July 7, 2017
Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers
As temperatures continue to rise during the summer months, we are monitoring the heat index and decrease in water-flow to the Colorado Basin.... Read More
July 6, 2017
Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
President Trump recently ordered an unprecedented review of more than two dozen national monuments with the aim of potentially reducing or revoking protections. The Hanford Reach National Monument in Washington is under threat by this “review”.... Read More
July 5, 2017
Protecting Rivers
Keith Hanson, an ultra-marathon runner, is preparing to run 300 miles in 3 days across the state of South Carolina. We caught up with Keith and talked about his love for rivers and what he hopes to accomplish with this run.... Read More
June 30, 2017
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers
If you love beer, then you love clean water. And the Neuse River Brewing Company relies on the clean water of the Neuse River to produce quality beers for everyone. But there's a catch.... Read More
June 28, 2017
Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Killer whales, orcas, SRKWs, blackfish, they’re iconic by any name. This is one way we can help support their recovery.... Read More
June 26, 2017
Climate Change & Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
This Orca Whale Awareness month, did you know Orca recovery is dependent on salmon recovery? ... Read More
June 23, 2017
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
The Lower Colorado River has been subject to piping, diverting, and damming, ultimately stripping its title and consideration as a river. But, in fact, the Lower Colorado River is one of the most important rivers that desperately needs our protection. By coming together and promoting smarter solutions to help... Read More
June 21, 2017
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers
The Neuse River and the Cape Fear River, two of 2017's Most Endangered Rivers, are constantly being threatened by excessive animal waste stored in floodplains. By removing the existing concentrated animal feeding operations in the floodplain, the threat to our water resources and communities will be reduced.... Read More
June 12, 2017
Protecting Rivers
It's that time of year again! June is National Rivers Month, a time to celebrate and understand the importance of our rivers. As a constant source for clean drinking water and outdoor recreation, rivers are very important to families across the country. Here is a deeper look into why... Read More
