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
Celebrating 10 years of a free-flowing Kennebec River
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This week marks the 10th anniversary of the removal of Maine’s Edwards Dam, the project that signified a turning point for rivers and dam removal in our country. Learn how, thanks to the work of American Rivers and our partners, the Kennebec River has come back to life.
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American Rivers awarded $4 million in economic stimulus funding for Patapsco River dam removal project
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Funds will remove two outdated dams and improve fish runs, public safety and clean water, in what will be one of Maryland's largest river restoration project to date. |
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Recent Press Releases
Hearing Tomorrow on State Water Permit for Catawba-Wateree Dams (07/08/09)
Bi-partisan expert panel proposes nationwide system of water trails (07/06/09)
Fish runs, public safety will improve thanks to removal of Hemlock Dam (07/01/09)
Fort Covington Dam Removal to Benefit Public Safety, Flood Protection, and Salmon River Fisheries (07/01/09)
From Our Blog
Obama Administration Supports the Illabot Designation (07/09/09)
North Carolina - Opening the Door to Green Infrastructure (07/09/09)
The Hemlock Dam is Coming Down (07/09/09)
A new future for Connoquenessing Creek (07/07/09)
