Floods & Floodplains

The latest blog posts on efforts to restore more floodplains and reduce damage to communities by flooding. Giving rivers room to move is our best protection against floods and is a great way to help keep rivers healthy. Learn more.

Mercer River | Photo by Beboy Photography/Getty Images
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Environmental Justice, Floods & Floodplains, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply, Wild and Scenic Rivers

Our 2023 Budget for Rivers

Impact Report 2021 - Onward Together
Blue Trails, Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Discover Rivers, Energy Development, Environmental Justice, Floods & Floodplains, Grants, Hydropower, National River Cleanup®, Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Science, Staff, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Pollution, Water Supply, Wild and Scenic Rivers

American Rivers 2021 Impact Report is here!

Photo by Melissa Jeanty
Climate Change & Rivers, Conserving Clean Water, Dam Removal, Environmental Justice, Floods & Floodplains, Restoring Damaged Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Urban Waters, Water Pollution, Water Supply, Wild and Scenic Rivers

A Bold Blueprint for Rivers