Water Water Not Everywhere

Drought will be making news again this summer. And one size doesn't fit all for fixing.

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Bleak Assessment for Our Rivers

More than half of US rivers, streams in poor condition. We need to change this trend.

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Stripping Away Wild & Scenic Protections

America's system of protected rivers is on chopping block. Tell Congress to OPPOSE HR 934.

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Wild and Scenic Merced River | Marc Briggs | Credit: Marc Briggs
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Cuts to Clean Water Programs

Cuts to clean water programs could hurt jobs. From the outdoor recreation industry to breweries, investments in clean water support businesses and create opportunities for job growth.

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Protecting Colorado's Last Wild River

American Rivers had the opportunity to fly in a helicopter over the Yampa River, the last wild river in the Colorado River Basin. Check out this quick video of the ride.

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How Dams Damage Rivers

Dams block a river's flow and can harm clean water, fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Check out how dams affect a river, and the wildlife and communities that rely on them.

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Get Ready for the National River Cleanup®!

Organizing a river cleanup is a great way to reconnect your family, friends and neighbors with the streams and rivers in your backyard. The first steps to organizing a river cleanup are selecting a date and location, and registering your cleanup online. Get involved »

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Sewage Right To Know - What's In Your Water?

When there's a sewage overflow or spill into your local creek or swimming hole, wouldn’t you want to know about it? Well, in some places where there’s good monitoring and people do get notified. In others? Not so much. Read more »

Success on South Carolina's Saluda

American Rivers had the opportunity to fly in a helicopter over the Yampa River, the last wild river in the Colorado River Basin. Check out this quick video of the ride. View the video »

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Don't Suck the Fraser River Dry

Much of Denver’s water comes from across the Continental Divide, where a pipeline drains 60% of the Fraser River’s annual flows, leaving dozens of tributaries sucked completely dry. Now they want more? Tell Denver Water NO »