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To connect with these and other staff experts please contact Amy Kober or call 503-708-1145.
National river conservation and clean water issues
Chris Williams, Senior Vice President for Conservation
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
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Press Releases
Below are the latest press releases. You can filter by issue or region to find information of interest.
June 7, 2017
Protecting Rivers, Stormwater and Sewage, Water Pollution, Water Supply
June 7, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – President Trump spoke on the bank of the Ohio River today about the nation’s infrastructure, but failed to provide a coherent plan for addressing the pressing need to repair and improve the country’s outdated water systems. “Today, President Trump promised... Read More
June 1, 2017
Climate Change & Rivers, Water Supply
June 1, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – President Trump announced today that he will withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, a short-sighted decision that will harm our national security and the health and safety of American families for generations to come. Bob Irvin, President... Read More
May 23, 2017
Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
May 23, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC — Threats to the nation’s clean drinking water supplies are in the spotlight this week, as President Trump is proposing massive budget cuts to clean water and river restoration efforts. President Trump’s budget proposal includes deep cuts to the Environmental... Read More
April 27, 2017
Protecting Rivers
April 26, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145, [email protected] Washington, DC – President Trump signed an executive order today that could undermine protection of millions of acres of public lands and waters central to our nation’s natural and cultural heritage. The order directs the Department of the Interior to review... Read More
April 25, 2017
Protecting Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Contact: Amy Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145, [email protected] Washington, DC – Former President Jimmy Carter’s connection to rivers and his leadership in river protection is celebrated in the new film “The Wild President,” released online today by American Rivers and NRS. “The Wild President” tells the story of Carter’s first... Read More
April 14, 2017
National River Cleanup®
April 14, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 or Lowell George, 202-347-7550 (Washington, DC) – Thousands of volunteers across the country will participate in National River Cleanup®, an American Rivers program that keeps rivers and streams trash-free. The river cleanup season kicks off today and runs through the fall. To... Read More
April 11, 2017
Most Endangered Rivers
April 11, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145 www.AmericanRivers.org/MostEndangeredRivers (Washington, DC) – American Rivers today released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, identifying ten rivers facing urgent threats and critical decisions this year. The list highlights the dangers Trump Administration budget cuts pose to rivers and... Read More
April 5, 2017
Conserving Clean Water, Energy Development, Protecting Rivers
April 5, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – President Trump made several statements about hydropower dams yesterday, calling them “a great, great form of power” and “one of the best things you can do.” He suggested that regulation of hydropower should be relaxed. Bob Irvin, President of American... Read More
March 16, 2017
Conserving Clean Water, Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply
March 16, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC — President Trump’s proposed budget cuts to clean drinking water and river restoration efforts would cause serious harm to the nation’s health, economy, and quality of life, American Rivers said today. The President’s budget proposal includes deep cuts to the... Read More
March 1, 2017
March 1, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – The Senate today confirmed Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) as Secretary of the Interior, to oversee conservation and management of thousands of miles of rivers and 500 million acres of public lands including national parks, wildlife refuges and the National Wild... Read More
February 28, 2017
Protecting Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Supply
February 27, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC – President Trump today is expected to sign an executive order instructing the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to abandon the Clean Water Rule, likely stripping protection from small streams and wetlands from which all... Read More
February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington, DC – The Senate today confirmed Scott Pruitt as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, despite Pruitt’s long record of undermining the EPA’s efforts to protect clean water and clean air, and the recent controversy surrounding thousands of emails... Read More
