Search Results for: dam removal success
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Kobuk River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Kotzebue, AK – Today, the Kobuk River has been named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® for 2024. The health of this river is currently under threat from speculative mining development, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. “The Kobuk River is more than a resource to local and Indigenous communities,” said Sarah Dyrdahl of […]
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Trinity River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, American Rivers named the Trinity River, the largest tributary of the Klamath River, among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024. Excessive water withdrawals and rising water temperatures threaten the river, and the people and salmon who depend on it. With the removal of the Klamath River dams, a watershed-wide restoration effort […]
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Farmington River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Washington, D.C. – The Farmington River faces a significant threat from the harmful and outdated Rainbow Dam. Today, American Rivers announces the inclusion of the Farmington River in its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®. “The Farmington River supports diverse fish and wildlife, is a vital source of clean drinking water for the region, […]
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Little Pee Dee River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Myrtle Beach, SC — The Little Pee Dee River in North and South Carolina has been named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® for 2024, a list of rivers at a crossroads, where key decisions in the coming months will determine the rivers’ fates. Looming highway development and poor resource management has put this river […]
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Santa Cruz River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Tucson, AZ – The Santa Cruz River, a symbol of resilience and restoration, faces renewed threats as it struggles to maintain its recent progress. Today, American Rivers announces the inclusion of the Santa Cruz River in its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®. “When you contemplate all the rivers across the Colorado River Basin, […]
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Duck River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Duck River, Tennessee’s prized waterway renowned for its biodiversity and cultural significance, joins the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024. Threatened by excessive development and unsustainable water consumption, urgent action is needed to safeguard this vital ecosystem. “If we want reliable clean drinking water, and if we want […]
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Big Sunflower and Yazoo Rivers Names Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
Region needs flood protection solutions that prioritize safety, river health Washington, D.C. – Today, American Rivers named the Big Sunflower and Yazoo Rivers, integral parts of the Mississippi Delta’s ecosystem, among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024. These rivers are severely threatened by a proposed agricultural drainage project known as the Yazoo Backwater Pumps that […]
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Most Endangered Rivers Report 2024 Names Rivers of New Mexico #1
Annual List spotlights loss of federal protections threatening clean water, agriculture, economy, and heritage Washington, D.C. – American Rivers today named the Rivers of New Mexico #1 on its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that left virtually all of the state’s streams and wetlands vulnerable to […]
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America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024 Spotlights Threats to Your Clean Water
“Without this river, we would not be able to survive,” says Vicente Fernandez, acequia mayordomo and community leader in New Mexico. New Mexico is the state hardest hit by a recent Supreme Court ruling that left virtually all of the state’s streams and wetlands vulnerable to pollution. This federal action opens the door to potential […]
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What the FY2024 Appropriations Bills Mean for Rivers
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies including EPA, NPS, NOAA, and DOI. The legislation’s success is met with mixed reactions as cuts to key programs will make it more difficult for agencies to […]
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2024 River of the Year reception
2024 River of the year and River Champion Awards Join us to celebrate the restoration of the Klamath River, our 2024 River of the Year, and the recipients of the 2024 River Champion Awards. Honor the persistence and collaboration that made our nation’s biggest dam removal project possible, and hear why healing the Klamath is […]
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The biggest river stories of 2023
Our successes this year are thanks to you — our supporters, partners, allies, and volunteers. As we reflect on the past 12 months of opportunities and incredible wins, we feel pride in what we achieved for your local rivers. We also feel resolve: We must protect nature in order to save ourselves and the beauty […]