Search Results for: Blue Trail
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Unicorn Spotting on the Waccamaw River!
A group of locals got together to channel their imaginations and paddle through the gorgeous black water, enjoying the changing leaves and local wildlife.
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Ashley RiverFest Lets First-Time Visitors Test the Waters
American Rivers and a diverse group of local partners are developing a Blue Trail for the Ashley River in South Carolina. Guest blogger, Howard Bridgman, former Summerville Town Council member and founding member of the Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council, writes about our work to connect local communities to the river through recreation and finding […]
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Community Members Turn Out for Waccamaw River Cleanup
American Rivers held a successful Waccamaw River Cleanup May 30 at East Bay Park and Landing in Georgetown, South Carolina.
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The Power of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation is an important part of the US economy, contributing about $650 billion annually and over 6 million jobs .
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Colorado River Initiative: Purposeful Protection of River Corridors
River fun in Eagle County has historically been concentrated along the upper reaches of the Colorado River, leaving about 40 miles of river lonely and underutilized. However, in 2011, Eagle County Open Space (ECOS) and several partners began a concerted effort to protect the river corridor and improve access along some of the quieter and less visited stretches of the Colorado River through the Colorado River Initiative.
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Community Leaders Enjoy Paddling the Ashley River
It was a beautiful crisp November afternoon; the tide was full – just beginning to ebb – as our group followed the river downstream. We paddled past Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in view of the tabby fort that protected the river during the Revolutionary War.
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Kershaw County, SC’s River Protections are a National Model
American Rivers today applauded Kershaw County for taking bold steps to protect its clean water, calling the county’s new package of zoning rules a model for other counties nationwide.
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Deep River
A rocky rural beauty with a milltown history The Deep River, translated from the native people’s name “sapponah,” refers to the steepness of the banks and not the depth of the water. The watershed is characterized by rocky shoals, riffles and outcrops of bedrock and flows within the Carolina Slate Belt. Huge natural rock formations […]
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2023 National River Cleanup Challenge
sponsored by true North Energy Trash is more than just an eyesore, it contaminates our drinking water and threatens the lives of all people, wildlife, and communities who depend on clean water. True North – Energized Sparkling Water is supporting American Rivers’ work to permanently protect and restore thousands of miles of rivers nationwide and […]
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Oconaluftee River
Oconaluftee River WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S ONCE-THRIVING RIVER FOR THE NATIVE CHEROKEE INDIANS The Oconaluftee River has been part of the culture of indigenous people in what is now called Western North Carolina for thousands of years. It is home to 11 sensitive and rare aquatic species, some of which are only found in a few […]
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River budget spotlights priorities for healthy rivers and clean water
Contact: Jaime D. Sigaran, jsigaran@americanrivers.org, (240) 593-3433 Washington, DC – American Rivers today released its annual community-driven budget and appropriations report, the River Budget: National Priorities for Healthy Rivers and Clean Water of Fiscal Year 2024 highlighting opportunities to protect healthy rivers and improve access to clean water nationwide. The report is endorsed by 150 partner organizations including utility and […]
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Neuse River
Neuse River RIVER OF PEACE The Neuse—derived from the Native American Neusiok tribe and translating to “peace”—is an excellent river to experience. Linking North Carolina’s original capital city of New Bern to its current capital of Raleigh, the Neuse River serves as a 250-mile connection between past and future—and the Piedmont and Pamlico Sound. A […]