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Saving Bristol Bay and the Local Way of Life
The fight to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay continues. While the public has shown their dedication and support to help, current federal administrations continue to push the mining project forward.
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A Legacy of River Protection and Restoration in the Rappahannock
In Virginia, there is a history of community interest in protecting and restoring the Rappahannock River, but the Rappahannock is now threatened by proposed changes to fracking chemical disclosure laws in the VA General Assembly.
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Rivers Saved – Thanks to You
With almost constant attacks from an administration hostile to environmental protection, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the clean water victories that you’ve helped achieve.
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Wild and Scenic Rivers: Our Moment is Now
This year, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Learn how Wild and Scenic Rivers propelled American Rivers President Bob Irvin into the conservation field and how American Rivers is celebrating this monumental year.
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Is the Flathead Doomed to Suffer An Oil Spill?
This year Montana’s Middle Fork Flathead River was named as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers, even though it is protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Oil train derailments threaten both the river and surrounding communities.
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American Rivers Announces America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2017
April 11, 2017 Contact: Amy Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145 www.AmericanRivers.org/MostEndangeredRivers (Washington, DC) – American Rivers today released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, identifying ten rivers facing urgent threats and critical decisions this year. The list highlights the dangers Trump Administration budget cuts pose to rivers and communities nationwide. Number one on this […]
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It’s Time to Fight for Your Public Lands and Rivers
Public lands and rivers are an essential part of what it means to be American. Our public lands should stay public and intact.
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A Mega-Victory for Two of Idaho’s Most Cherished Rivers
Two of America’s original Wild and Scenic rivers have been protected from a major threat.
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The Rivers That Run Through Us
Rivers connect us all. Despite different challenges we all face, rivers and water bring us together and support all of our lives.
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Protecting the Russell Fork River One Cup of Coffee at a Time
Gene Counts has been defending against threats to the Russell Fork River for decades. This is the story of how the Friends of the Russell Fork came into being.
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Mining Battles Continue Along the Black Warrior
Conservation groups have filed an intent to sue Drummond Company for illegally discharging waste from the Maxine Mine in Alabama. An ongoing battle aims to reduce the harmful impacts of mining in the Black Warrior River Basin.
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Our Obligation to the Smith
Guido protects rivers for a living, but when a proposed mine threatens the river his family has recreated on for decades, it hits too close to home.