Staff experts
To connect with these and other staff experts please contact Amy Kober or call 503-708-1145.
National river conservation and clean water issues
River restoration and dam removal
Serena McClain, Director of River Restoration
Wild river protection
David Moryc, Senior Director of River Protection
Clean water supplies and water management
Press Releases
Below are the latest press releases. You can filter by issue or region to find information of interest.
November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022 Contact: Marcus Kahn, 626-298-9672 Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers announced today that Dr. Ann Willis is joining the organization as its new California Regional Director. Throughout her career she has developed and implemented science-informed strategies to conserve rivers across the state, and incorporate climate change... Read More
October 17, 2022
Protecting Rivers
National recognition celebrates progress and is a call to action for clean water October 17, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145, akober@americanrivers.org Peter Raabe, 202-441-6174, praabe@americanrivers.org www.AmericanRivers.org/RiverOfTheYear (Washington) – Celebrating community leadership and progress for clean water and river health, American Rivers today named the Neuse River the “River of the Year” for... Read More
October 10, 2022
Floods & Floodplains
An Assessment of Demand for Floodplain Easements in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Contact: Olivia Dorothy, 217-390-3658 Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Significant new investments are needed in the Upper Mississippi River Basin to reduce agricultural damages from flooding, according to The Multiple Benefits of Floodplain Easements released today by American... Read More
September 28, 2022
Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply
September 28, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 , akober@americanrivers.orgGary Belan, 703-786-3442 The Supreme Court hearing in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency represents a precarious tipping point for clean water safeguards vital to the health and safety of millions of Americans. On October 3, the Court will hear arguments to... Read More
September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers announced today that Sarah Dyrdahl is joining the organization as its new Northwest Regional Director. Throughout her career she has worked as an ecologist and community builder to lead river conservation initiatives and develop strategic partnerships benefitting habitat, wildlife... Read More
August 25, 2022
Most Endangered Rivers
American Rivers statement on release of final Murray-Inslee report August 25, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Washington Governor Jay Inslee released their final report today examining how to replace the hydropower, irrigation, and transportation services of the four federal dams on the lower Snake River. Senator... Read More
August 15, 2022
Conserving Clean Water, Stormwater and Sewage
Contact: Jeff Odefey, American Rivers, 415.589.0642, JOdefey@americanrivers.org Becky Hammer, Natural Resources Defense Council, 202.513.6254, rhammer@nrdc.org Bruce Reznik, Los Angeles Waterkeeper, (619) 851-9997, bruce@lawaterkeeper.org Sean Bothwell, California Coastkeeper Alliance 949-291-3401, sbothwell@cacoastkeeper.org LOS ANGELES – In response to petitions filed by American Rivers, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), and Los Angeles Waterkeeper... Read More
August 7, 2022
Climate Change & Rivers, Energy Development, Infrastructure
More work needed for rivers and climate justice August 8, 2022 Contact: Sinjin Eberle, 720-373-0864 American Rivers today applauded the Senate for passing the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which represents the largest climate action in history. The bill contains $369 billion for climate and energy provisions, including... Read More
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers announced today that Kyle Smith will join the organization as its new Snake River director. The new position demonstrates the organization’s strong commitment to advancing solutions for the Snake River that recover salmon runs, honor treaties and commitments with Tribal Nations, invest in clean energy and... Read More
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers applauded the deal between Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to advance the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would be the biggest climate action in history. The bill contains $369 billion for climate and energy... Read More
July 29, 2022
Cahokia Heights leaders fail to call for state and federal aid, leaving residents in danger July 28, 2022 Contacts: Nicole Nelson, Equity Legal Services, 618-693-9800 Jackson, Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council, 314-534-5800 Olivia Dorothy, American Rivers, 217-390-3658 Meleah Geertsma, NRDC, 312-651-7904 In the wake of historic... Read More
July 15, 2022
Protecting Rivers, Restoring Damaged Rivers
July 15, 2022 Contact: Mike Fiebig, mfiebig@americanrivers.org Senator Michael Bennet Introduced the Legislation which would protect 76 river miles and 74,006 acres of Public Lands Surrounding the Dolores River Dolores, CO – After nearly 20 years of collaborative work, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduced the Dolores River National Conservation... Read More
