A Record 90 Dams Were Removed in 2019
Last week American Rivers announced that in 2019 a record 26 states removed a total of 90 dams to revive rivers and strengthen communities and …
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Ranching in the New Normal
After 19 years of drought in the Colorado River basin, many experts are calling this prolonged drying out of the southwest by a new name: …
America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019
American Rivers has released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, identifying ten rivers facing imminent threats. This year’s report spotlights the threat that …
Fifty Years Of Wild And Scenic Rivers: The Skagit and Illabot Creek
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, American Rivers is telling the stories of Washington’s designated rivers. In this third …
Victory for Clean Water
On August 16, American Rivers won a huge victory in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to suspend the Clean Water Rule. This was a …
T-Shirt of the Week – Fishpond Hoot Owl Edition
Help protect our trout. When the water heats up, give’m a rest. What is Hoot-Owl? In the great state of Montana, when water temps hit …
A New and Improved Way to Move Salmon in Washington’s White River
Last week, after four years of pressure to improve fish passage at Buckley and Mud Mountain dams on Washington’s White River from tribes, American Rivers, and others, …
Angling Memories From The Nooksack
American Rivers had an opportunity to sit down with Chris Johnson from the Nooksack Wild & Scenic steering committee, to learn more about his experiences …
VICTORY FOR SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH
American Rivers announced a significant victory on Washington’s South Fork Skykomish River, just one year after it named the river among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of …
ANNOUNCING AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS® OF 2018
Is your favorite river endangered? Check out the list below of the 2018 America’s Most Endangered Rivers®. On this year’s list, zombie projects abound. From draining …