American Rivers’ Statement on President Trump’s “Make America Beautiful Again Commission” Executive Order

Contact: Amy Souers Kober, akober@americanrivers.org, 503-708-1145 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump signed an executive order today establishing the Make America Beautiful Again Commission. The executive order tasks the government with improving access to outdoor recreation and conserving the environment through collaborative efforts. The order highlights the need for solutions “to expand access to clean drinking water and restore aquatic ecosystems to improve water quality and availability.” 

Tom Kiernan, president and CEO of American Rivers said, “The details of how this new policy is enacted will matter, and we want to see meaningful results, but any day we are talking about ensuring clean water and putting conservation back on the agenda is a good day. The stakes for our health, safety, and water security are high and it’s essential that we come together to safeguard our outdoor heritage and the natural resources that sustain us all.” 

The MABA Commission will be chaired by the Secretary of the Interior. 

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American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 3.5 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers. AmericanRivers.org