The Current is the online publication for American Rivers. Read the latest news and information about rivers and learn how you can help.
April 20, 2018
Discover Rivers, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage
Not many rivers allow you to paddle through the “birthplace” of the blues among other historical landmarks, but the Mississippi's Big Sunflower - America's Most Endangered River of 2018 - does.... Read More
April 19, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers
American Rivers will be celebrating migratory fish and connected rivers for the next month, kicking off with World Fish Migration Day on April 21st - join us!... Read More
April 18, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Discover Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
Curious about how water from the Colorado River ends up in your tap? Chances are it’s gone through tunnels, pipelines, canals, and reservoirs to get there. Trace your water’s journey from the river to the tap. ... Read More
April 13, 2018
Energy Development, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
After seven years of opposition, activism, and two America's Most Endangered Rivers® listings, the proposed hydropower project at Sunset Falls is cancelled by local public utility district.... Read More
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April 12, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Urban Waters, Water Supply
As the specter of climate change looms, survival in the hardest-hit cities will depend on how they steward their water and rivers. ... Read More
April 11, 2018
Conserving Clean Water, Stormwater and Sewage
Green infrastructure is an approach to water management that protects, restores, or mimics the natural water cycle.... Read More
April 11, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
Before it’s a border, it’s a river. Join us to say no to President Trump’s border wall that would harm the Lower Rio Grande, its communities, and its wildlife.... Read More
April 11, 2018
Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers
The Yazoo Pumps would cost taxpayers more than $300 million and would drain and destroy an area of wetlands roughly the size of all five New York City boroughs. Help us force Congress to stop this plan.... Read More
April 10, 2018
Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Released today, America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018 spotlights the battery of threats from the Trump administration and its allies in Congress to clean water and rivers nationwide. Take action today on behalf of this year’s endangered rivers.... Read More
April 6, 2018
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Supply
Arizona is a renowned leader in water management thanks to more than a century of careful planning and effective leadership. But, with drought and declining water levels in the state’s key water supplies, Arizona must do more.... Read More
April 4, 2018
Protecting Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Pollution, Water Supply
New $40 million grants to the Delaware River Watershed Initiative will support local organizations as they work together to secure clean, abundant water in the Delaware River watershed. ... Read More
March 29, 2018
Energy Development, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
A proposed hydropower project on Washington's Skykomish River could adversely impact already imperiled runs of Puget Sound salmon and steelhead.... Read More
