American Rivers joins 500+ stakeholders urging Congress to Pass a New Farm Bill in 2024

Washington – American Rivers joined more than 500 organizations, businesses, growers, irrigators, and landowners representing a diverse range of Farm Bill stakeholders from across the country in submitting a letter urging Congress to pass a Farm Bill before the end of the year. The Farm Bill expires in September, which was extended by Congress in November 2023 to September 30, 2024, and will likely need another extension.

American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, The Nature Conservancy, American Soybean Association, Ducks Unlimited, and American Rivers are among the than 500 organizations calling for the passage of a new Farm Bill.

“We’re proud to be part of this dynamic Farm Bill coalition. The Farm Bill is America’s largest investment in voluntary, incentive-based river conservation, restoration, and management of our lands and waters. We have to make meaningful progress now more than ever; the clock is ticking” said Tom Kiernan, President and CEO.

“Farmers can be vital partners in clean water and healthy rivers. We need Congress to act quickly to enhance key programs like the Emergency Watershed Programs so farmers can better deploy natural infrastructure solutions that can greatly reduce their overall flood risk, and at the same time improve river health.”

The letter was sent to House and Senate leadership and outlines the consequences of failing to pass a Farm Bill this year. Read the full letter here.

About American Rivers:

American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠. Learn more at www.americanrivers.org

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