Rivers and Global Warming

Preparing rivers and communities for the impacts of a changing climate

Protecting Rivers

Safeguarding our nation’s healthy rivers -- from backyard streams to the wildest watersheds -- for generations to come

Restoring Rivers

Transforming rivers from afterthoughts to community assets

Clean Water

Safeguarding the clean water that is the lifeblood of our communities and environment

Water Supply

Ensuring enough water for healthy rivers and healthy communities

America's Most Endangered Rivers™

Our annual report highlights threats to drinking water, flood protection, river health

Remember American Rivers this Holiday Season

Please make a special, year-end, tax-deductible contribution to American Rivers today! Your contribution will help us continue our efforts and fight to ensure a safe future for America’s rivers.

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2009 By the Numbers

American Rivers saw great successes in 2009 -- from cleaner rivers through our National River Cleanup™ program, to permanently protected ones through our Wild and Scenic Rivers victory, we are making a difference.

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