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.
April 13, 2021
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
April 1, 2021
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
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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
February 24, 2021
Statement by Tom Kiernan, President of American Rivers February 24, 2021Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers today congratulated Jaime Pinkham on his reported appointment as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, one of two positions in the Army that oversee the Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works... Read More
February 18, 2021
Dam Removal
Increased federal investment in dam removal, river restoration would boost economy, benefit communities February 18, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 (Washington) – Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020, revitalizing local economies and communities and restoring fish, wildlife and river health. Communities in 23 states, working in partnership with non-profit... Read More
February 11, 2021
Leader with decades of state and federal conservation experience to take the helm of nation’s premier river conservation organization. February 11, 2021Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers has named Tom Kiernan, former CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and former President of the National Parks Conservation Association... Read More
February 7, 2021
February 7, 2021 Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) today announced a bold and potentially transformational proposal to revitalize the rivers and economy of the Pacific Northwest. The $33.5 billion package of immediate infrastructure investments would advance salmon recovery, clean energy, agriculture and create jobs and economic opportunity... Read More
February 3, 2021
Wild and Scenic Rivers
The River Democracy Act of 2021 would preserve clean drinking water, habitat and recreation February 3, 2021 Contact: David Moryc, 503-307-1137 Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers applauded Oregon’s senior U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today for introducing historic legislation that would protect Oregon’s clean drinking water, fish and wildlife habitat and economically important outdoor recreation by designating 4,702 miles of Oregon’s rivers on... Read More
January 22, 2021
January 21, 2021Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145 American Rivers today applauded President Biden for appointing Radhika Fox as Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water. Fox recently served as executive director of the U.S. Water Alliance, of which American Rivers is a member. Bob Irvin, President of American... Read More
