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David Moryc, Senior Director of River Protection
Clean water supplies and water management
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Below are the latest press releases. You can filter by issue or region to find information of interest.
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named San Francisquito Creek among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the impact Stanford University’s antiquated Searsville Dam is having on the health of the creek and its fish and wildlife. “The America’s Most Endangered... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named the Middle Mississippi River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the threat a new levee at the New Madrid Floodway poses to wildlife habitat and downstream flood safety. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washingon, DC) – American Rivers named the Upper Colorado River Basin among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the need for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to prevent new water diversions and instead prioritize river protection and water conservation measures in... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named the South Fork Edisto River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on excessive withdrawals that take too much water out of the river, threatening river health and downstream water users. “The America’s Most... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named the Haw River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the threat polluted runoff poses to drinking water supplies and recreation. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is a call to action to save... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named Colorado’s White River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the threat oil and gas development poses to fish and wildlife habitat, clean water, and recreation opportunities. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named the Gila River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the threat that an expensive and unnecessary pipeline and diversion project poses to New Mexico’s last free-flowing river. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers, Wild and Scenic Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named the Middle Fork Clearwater and Lochsa rivers among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the threat that megaload shipments bound for the Canadian tar sands pose to the rivers’ unique Wild and Scenic... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers named Washington’s White River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2014 today, shining a national spotlight on the impacts of two Army Corps dams on salmon and steelhead runs and river health. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is a... Read More
April 9, 2014
Most Endangered Rivers
April 9, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – American Rivers today announced its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, naming California’s San Joaquin River the Most Endangered River in the country. Outdated water management and excessive diversions, compounded by the current drought, have put the San Joaquin River at... Read More
March 25, 2014
Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
March 25, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – The Obama Administration today publicly released a proposed rule to clarify the scope of protections for small streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Small streams and wetlands contribute to the drinking water supplies of 117 million Americans. They support healthy... Read More
March 25, 2014
Protecting Rivers, Water Supply
March 25, 2014 Contact: (Washington, DC) – The Obama Administration today publicly released a proposed rule to clarify the scope of protections for small streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Small streams and wetlands contribute to the drinking water supplies of 117 million Americans. They support healthy... Read More
