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50 Things for 50 Years
2023 marks 50 years of American Rivers! To celebrate, we are sharing 50 things we are grateful for because the only way an organization can survive this long and achieve the level of impact American Rivers has enjoyed is with consistent support from dedicated people who believe in its mission. Thank you for standing by […]
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Protecting One of Arizona’s Last, Best, and Wildest Rivers: The Upper Verde River
Tucked away in northern Arizona, sheltered from the generally dire news about water in the West and especially the Colorado River basin, lie the headwaters of the Verde River. The upper section of the Verde River, between Paulden and Clarkdale, along with its critical tributaries Granite and Sycamore creeks, are some of the most ecologically […]
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Summer Flooding Challenges the United States’ Climate Change REadiness
The flash flooding currently happening in Southern California and Nevada is the latest example of why we must transform the management and health of rivers and streams to strengthen communities in the face of climate change. Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit California since 1939 and it has dropped historic amounts […]
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Wildlife Depends on Rivers — A select bibliography
Beschta, R.L. and Ripple, W.J. (2008), Wolves, trophic cascades, and rivers in the Olympic National Park, USA. Ecohydrol., 1: 118-130. https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.12 Borgelt, J., Dorber, M., Høiberg, M.A. (2022). More than half of data deficient species predicted to be threatened by extinction. Commun Biol 5, 679. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03638-9 Dreiss, L.M., Lacey, L.M., Weber, T.C., Delach, A., Niederman, […]
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Rivers are Refuge
Flood, Fire, or Famine, Wildlife Need Protected Areas to Survive From macroinvertebrates to mammals, river systems protect and sustain wildlife. These specialized habitats are the places where species feed, rest, and reproduce. Whether a small spring or an expansive floodplain, a healthy river system provides refuge to wildlife from natural disturbances and the threatening effects […]
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(Wild)life depends on rivers
From Tributary to Floodplain, Rivers Connect, Protect, and Sustain Wildlife Rivers provide critical habitat for wildlife, connectivity to food sources, and refuge from the impacts of climate change. As we continue to learn about the intricacies of our water systems and how they support biodiversity, it becomes clear that river protection is wildlife protection. Here […]
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125+ Groups Nationwide Call on BLM to Conserve Freshwater Resources as Part of the Public Lands Rule
Contacts:David Moryc, Senior Director, River Protection with American Rivers, dmoryc@americanrivers.orgHelen O’Shea, Director, Protected Areas Project with the Natural Resources Defense Council, hoshea@nrdc.orgShanna Edberg, Director of Conservation Programs at the Hispanic Access Foundation, shanna@hispanicaccess.orgRick Lofaro, Executive Director with Roaring Fork Conservancy, rick@roaringfork.org More than 125 organizations and businesses that value watershed health, clean water, and healthy […]
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Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act Clears Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee With Bipartisan Support
Contact: David Moyrc, 503-307-1137 Yesterday the Oregon Recreation Enhancement (ORE) Act cleared a key hurdle, being voted out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee with bipartisan support. The ORE Act will protect clean drinking water flowing off our public lands and some of the best salmon habitat in the lower 48 United States. […]
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Rio Gallinas Named aMong America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2023
Contact: Rachel Ellis, American Rivers, Southwest River Protection Program, rellis@americanrivers.org; 505-699-4746 Lea Knutson, Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance, lknutson@hermitspeakwatersheds.org; 505-617-1360 Max Trujillo, HECHO and San Miguel County Commissioner, max@hechoonline.org; 505-617-1851 William Gonzales, Rio Gallinas Acequia Association and New Mexico Acequia Commissioner, wilogonzales@yahoo.com; 505-660-6535 Ralph Vigil, New Mexico Wild and New Mexico Acequia Commission Chairman, ralph@nmwild.org; 505-603-2879 American Rivers has named […]
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American Rivers Announces America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2023
List underscores threats to human health and public safety Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Visit AmericanRivers.org/EndangeredRivers Washington — American Rivers released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® today, spotlighting ten rivers where human health and safety are at risk. The report amplifies the voices of local partners and spotlights decisions that will determine […]
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Ohio River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2023
Federal Investment Needed to Protect Public Health Along the Ohio River Contact: Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers, htaylor-miesle@americanrivers.org, 202-423-4794 Washington — American Rivers today named the Ohio River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, citing that a lack of federal designation and investment leaves this vital river and watershed vulnerable. The Ohio River is the backbone of […]
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Romeo November: A Lighthawk Story
The Colorado River is drying up. The lifeblood of the American southwest, providing water to 40 million people, wildlife, the region’s major cities, economies and agriculture, is experiencing record low water levels. Decades of drought, climate change, and increasing demand for water have left a river unable to meet all the needs. Lake Powell and […]