The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
June 5, 2018
Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Mike Fiebig spends his time chasing water in all forms as a longtime outdoor educator and river guide, as well as trying to protect some of it along the way as associate director for the Northern Rockies office of American Rivers.... Read More
June 1, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Images of Houston underwater are still fresh in our collective memory, and now add Ellicott City, Maryland and the floodwaters raging down Main Street.... Read More
May 31, 2018
Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
Once declared a “national disgrace” by President Lyndon Johnson, the Potomac River is making dramatic turnaround.... Read More
May 30, 2018
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
From recycling 95 percent of the winery’s solid waste to using high-efficiency drip irrigation, Bogle Vineyards is committed to environmental sustainability.... Read More
May 29, 2018
Energy Development, Most Endangered Rivers
A childhood along Illinois' Middle Fork Vermilion River turned one kid into a life-long advocate for it's protection, but will today's children have the same opportunity if coal ash leaks into the river?... Read More
May 26, 2018
Floods & Floodplains, National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers
Floodplains provide important resources to fish, especially catfish, in Mississippi's Big Sunflower River. Take action to save the floodplains and catfish from the Yazoo Pumps project.
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May 25, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
Salmon and steelhead recovery in Puget Sound’s White River gets a kick start with a new and improved fish passage facility at Buckley dam.... Read More
May 23, 2018
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
We're continuing the celebration of World Fish Migration Day with a look at how restoring the Mississippi Gorge will not only bring St. Anthony Falls back to life, but migratory fish as well.... Read More
May 21, 2018
Energy Development, Most Endangered Rivers
The Middle Fork Vermilion River, Illinois’ only National Scenic River, is on America's Most Endangered Rivers list of 2018 thanks to leaking coal ash ponds- take action today!... Read More
May 19, 2018
National River Cleanup®
Announcing the 2017 National River Cleanup® Photo Contest winner, Hackensack Riverkeeper - see the winning photo!... Read More
May 17, 2018
Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Supply
“Making Ends Meet: A Workshop on Water Affordability” shares solutions on how cities can keep water, sewer and stormwater services affordable for all residents.... Read More
May 16, 2018
Restoring Damaged Rivers
Scientists say the best chance to restore endangered pallid sturgeon on the lower Yellowstone River in eastern Montana is to remove Intake Diversion Dam.... Read More
