Proposed raising of Shasta Dam threatens Indigenous culture and ecological health Contacts:Amy Merrill, American Rivers, 510-809-8010, amerrill@americanrivers.orgGary Mulcahy, Winnemem Wintu Tribe, 916-214-8493, gary@ranchriver.comRon Stork, Friends of the River, 916-442-3155 X220, rstork@friendsoftheriver.org Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named Northern California’s McCloud River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2021... Read More

Toxic pollution threatens public health Contacts:Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, 609-658-4769, jthomas@americanrivers.orgRebecca Jim, Local Environmental Action Demanded (LEAD) Agency, 918-520-6720, leadagency@att.net  Dr. Bob Nairn, Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds, University of Oklahoma, 405-325-3354, nairn@ou.eduAlexis Hidalgo, Anthropocene Alliance, 305-781-5147, Alexis@AnthropoceneAlliance.org     Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named Tar... Read More

Mining threatens clean water, cultural values Contacts:Sinjin Eberle, American Rivers, 720-373-0864, seberle@americanrivers.orgFrank “Pancho” Adelo, Upper Pecos Watershed Association, 505-757-3600, upwa@pecoswatershed.orgRalph Vigil, NM Acequia Commission & Local Organic Farmer, 505-603-2879, molinodelaisla@gmail.comJoseph “Brophy” Toledo, Jemez/Pecos Pueblo, 505-382-9589, facebroz@gmail.com Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Pecos River among America’s Most... Read More

Sewage pollution threatens public health, perpetuates injustice April 13, 2021 Contacts:   Ben Emanuel, American Rivers, 706-340-8868, bemanuel@americanrivers.orgJackie Echols, South River Watershed Alliance, 404-285-3756, southriverwatershedalliance@gmail.com Revonda Cosby, Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, 404-561-3323, revonda@arabiaalliance.org  Marlena Reed, The Nature Conservancy, 404-253-7246, marlena.reed@tnc.org Brionte´ McCorkle, Georgia Conservation Voters, 404-333-8784, brionte@gcvoters.org Jason Dozier, Intrenchment Creek Community... Read More

Salmon recovery action must be part of national infrastructure investment April 13, 2021  Contact: Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145, akober@americanrivers.orgRein Atteman, Washington Environmental Council, 206-631-2625, rein@wecprotects.org Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Snake River America’s #1 Most Endangered River of 2021, pointing to perilously low returns... Read More

American Rivers statement on Florida v. Georgia case Contact:Ben Emanuel, 706-340-8868Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Atlanta – The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case concerning water management in Alabama, Georgia and Florida’s Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin provides an opportunity for a new chapter of collaborative, sustainable solutions, American... Read More

March 31, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145  In the American Jobs Plan released today, President Biden emphasized the need to invest in the nation’s water infrastructure, as part of a plan to strengthen the economy, address environmental injustice and revitalize the nation. The plan notes that the nation’s water... Read More

March 19, 2021Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers President and CEO Tom Kiernan released the following statement on the passing of philanthropist Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr.: “Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. had a transformational impact on rivers in California and nationwide. His support, and the support of the Stephen... Read More

March 15, 2021Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Tom Kiernan, President of American Rivers, released the following statement today in response to the confirmation of Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior: “We congratulate Deb Haaland on her historic confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. She is an experienced leader... Read More

March 10, 2021Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Tom Kiernan, President of American Rivers, released the following statement today in response to the Senate’s confirmation of Michael Regan as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:   “Michael Regan is a champion for clean water, climate solutions and environmental justice, and we applaud... Read More