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Articles by David Moryc

David Moryc

Senior Director, River Protection Program
David provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the River Protection conservation program. David joined American Rivers in November 1999 in the Northwest Region where he helped shape policy on river restoration, protection and federal dam issues relating to salmon and steelhead in the Northwest. He spearheaded an effort to create a $40 million habitat restoration program for the lower…
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  • Huron River, Michigan | Roman Kahler, Flickr
    July 22, 2024

    A History of River Protection in Michigan

  • CEQ Director Brenda Mallory addressing the Water Summit at the White House, April 23, 2024 | David Moryc
    April 24, 2024

    Biden announces bold freshwater protection goals

  • Oregon Wildfires, Summer 2020| Photo via Pxhere
    March 17, 2022

    A Former Wildland Firefighter on Rivers and Wildlife Resilience

  • Rogue River, Tyee Rapids | Photo by Tim Palmer
    March 10, 2022

    Healthy river systems are everything

  • Night of September 8, 2020 of Oregon Wildfire | Photo by Kyle Allred
    March 2, 2022

    Why Protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers is Vital for Wildlife Resilience

  • Oregon wildfires on Sept. 8, 2020 | Photo by Bureau of Land Management
    February 24, 2022

    How Wyden’s River Democracy Act will help fight wildfires and climate change

  • Rough and Ready Creek, OR | Photo by Northwest Rafting Co./Zach Collier
    July 1, 2021

    River Democracy Act: Protecting Headwater Streams Protects Rivers

  • Oregon wildfires on Sept. 8, 2020 | Photo by Bureau of Land Management
    June 28, 2021

    How Wyden’s River Democracy Act will help fight wildfires and climate change

  • March 26, 2021

    How the Biden Administration Can Save More Rivers

  • Gila River from Gila Hot Springs to Mogollon Creek. Aerial imagery with Ecoflight.
    March 26, 2021

    Is Your River Being Considered for Wild and Scenic Protection?

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