AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region.

COLORADO RIVER

RAINSCAPING SMALL BUSINESSES FOR HEALTHY RIVERS RAINscaping Small Businesses for Healthy Rivers & Communities. Cities are increasingly turning to green infrastructure solutions to adapt to the needs of growing populations and a changing climate. Healthy cities require healthy rivers to provide clean water for drinking, manufacturing, agriculture, recreationfor living. AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact.

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

COLORADO RIVER

AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

RAINSCAPING SMALL BUSINESSES FOR HEALTHY RIVERS RAINscaping Small Businesses for Healthy Rivers & Communities. Cities are increasingly turning to green infrastructure solutions to adapt to the needs of growing populations and a changing climate. Healthy cities require healthy rivers to provide clean water for drinking, manufacturing, agriculture, recreationfor living. VOLUNTEER WITH NATIONAL RIVER CLEANUP® COVID-19 UPDATE: American Rivers is monitoring the progress of COVID-19 and following the guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health departments of each state in which we are working.. We encourage volunteers to continue to stay informed of the situation, review and follow the CDC and your public health department’s guidelines.

THREATS & SOLUTIONS

Threats & Solutions. When we work together, we can achieve victories that not only benefit the health of rivers, but our economy and communities as well. Here is what we’re doing to protect your

rivers.

CAPE FEAR RIVER

The story of the Cape Fear River is the story of North Carolina. Even the nickname for the state – the Tar Heel State – has its origin from the pine plantations that WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS RIVERDAY STREAM CLEANUP Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest YADKIN PEE DEE RIVER The Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin covers more than 7,200 square miles of the Carolinas connecting the mountains of northwestern North Carolina to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. From its headwaters near Blowing Rock, the Yadkin River flows east and then south across North Carolina’s densely populated midsection. It travels 203 miles — passing farmland; draining the urban landscapes of

COLORADO RIVER

Even the Colorado’s signature attraction—the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon—wasn’t recognized as a national monument by President Teddy Roosevelt until 1908 and a national park 11 years later. But the once-lonely river began attracting attention soon after a series of mid-century hydraulic-engineering projects overtook the basin that today quenches the thirst of some 36 million people. GUARDIANS OF THE RIVER Guardians of the River. “This river is our umbilical cord. What feeds us, what nurtures us. This reciprocal relationship that we have with it. I would do anything for this river, just like I would my own children. I would die for it, I would do anything before I would give

up on

WHAT IS INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT? An integrated water management approach produces “triple bottom line” benefits (social, economic and environmental) in an equitable and sustainable manner and creates flexible, resilient water infrastructure that can respond to a range of scenarios. Integrated water management considers the urban water cycle as a single

integrated system

AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. A BIG DAM PROBLEM: THE DISASTER IN MICHIGAN AND SOLUTIONS A dam failed in Michigan yesterday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The Edenville Dam, which failed, and the Sanford Dam, which was compromised, are on the Tittabawassee River, a tributary of the Saginaw River. The failures followed days of heavy rainfall and sent floodwaters into downstream communities.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region.

COLORADO RIVER

RAINSCAPING SMALL BUSINESSES FOR HEALTHY RIVERS RAINscaping Small Businesses for Healthy Rivers & Communities. Cities are increasingly turning to green infrastructure solutions to adapt to the needs of growing populations and a changing climate. Healthy cities require healthy rivers to provide clean water for drinking, manufacturing, agriculture, recreationfor living. AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region.

COLORADO RIVER

RAINSCAPING SMALL BUSINESSES FOR HEALTHY RIVERS RAINscaping Small Businesses for Healthy Rivers & Communities. Cities are increasingly turning to green infrastructure solutions to adapt to the needs of growing populations and a changing climate. Healthy cities require healthy rivers to provide clean water for drinking, manufacturing, agriculture, recreationfor living. AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

CAPE FEAR RIVER

The story of the Cape Fear River is the story of North Carolina. Even the nickname for the state – the Tar Heel State – has its origin from the pine plantations that WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS RIVERDAY STREAM CLEANUP Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest YADKIN PEE DEE RIVER The Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin covers more than 7,200 square miles of the Carolinas connecting the mountains of northwestern North Carolina to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. From its headwaters near Blowing Rock, the Yadkin River flows east and then south across North Carolina’s densely populated midsection. It travels 203 miles — passing farmland; draining the urban landscapes of INAUGURAL THOMAE PARK CLEANUP Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RIVER RESTORATION According to the NID, Oroville Dam, on the Feather River in California, is the tallest dam in the United States, measuring in at 770 ft. The dam with the largest impoundment is Hoover Dam, on the Colorado River in Nevada, which stores approximately 30 million acre-feet of water. The dam that provides the most hydroelectric power

in the United

CLIMATE CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT Join us for Episode 21 of We Are Rivers – Climate Change: Understanding the Science Behind It. In this episode we back-up broad-based knowledge about climate change with scientific explanations and address some questions from you about some of the impacts of climate change.

COLORADO RIVER

Even the Colorado’s signature attraction—the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon—wasn’t recognized as a national monument by President Teddy Roosevelt until 1908 and a national park 11 years later. But the once-lonely river began attracting attention soon after a series of mid-century hydraulic-engineering projects overtook the basin that today quenches the thirst of some 36 million people. AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”. A BIG DAM PROBLEM: THE DISASTER IN MICHIGAN AND SOLUTIONS A dam failed in Michigan yesterday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The Edenville Dam, which failed, and the Sanford Dam, which was compromised, are on the Tittabawassee River, a tributary of the Saginaw River. The failures followed days of heavy rainfall and sent floodwaters into downstream communities.

THREATS & SOLUTIONS

Threats & Solutions. When we work together, we can achieve victories that not only benefit the health of rivers, but our economy and communities as well. Here is what we’re doing to protect your

rivers.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. ROUGE RESCUE RIVER CLEANUP 2021 Contact email: jheikkila@therouge.org. Contact Phone: (734) 516-8100. Event Date & Time: May 15, 2021, 08:00 am. Join us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

GUARDIANS OF THE RIVER Guardians of the River. “This river is our umbilical cord. What feeds us, what nurtures us. This reciprocal relationship that we have with it. I would do anything for this river, just like I would my own children. I would die for it, I would do anything before I would give

up on

AMERICAN RIVERS ANNOUNCES TOM KIERNAN AS CEO American Rivers announces Tom Kiernan as CEO. Leader with decades of state and federal conservation experience to take the helm of nation’s premier river conservation organization. February 11, 2021. Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145. Tom Kiernan. American Rivers has named Tom Kiernan, former CEO of the American Wind Energy Association

(AWEA

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region. MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. ROUGE RESCUE RIVER CLEANUP 2021 Contact email: jheikkila@therouge.org. Contact Phone: (734) 516-8100. Event Date & Time: May 15, 2021, 08:00 am. Join us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

FEATHER RIVER

The Feather River flows from the northern end of Sierra Valley in southeastern Plumas County, and consists of three branches. As the Sierra Nevada’s largest and northernmost river, it flows 185 miles from its headwaters to the Sacramento River. 78 miles of the Middle Fork of the Feather River (above Oroville Reservoir) is listed as a

National

GUARDIANS OF THE RIVER Guardians of the River. “This river is our umbilical cord. What feeds us, what nurtures us. This reciprocal relationship that we have with it. I would do anything for this river, just like I would my own children. I would die for it, I would do anything before I would give

up on

AMERICAN RIVERS ANNOUNCES TOM KIERNAN AS CEO American Rivers announces Tom Kiernan as CEO. Leader with decades of state and federal conservation experience to take the helm of nation’s premier river conservation organization. February 11, 2021. Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145. Tom Kiernan. American Rivers has named Tom Kiernan, former CEO of the American Wind Energy Association

(AWEA

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region. MAP OF U.S. DAMS REMOVED SINCE 1912 Map of U.S. Dams Removed Since 1912. While dams can benefit society, they also cause considerable harm to rivers. Dams have depleted fisheries, degraded river ecosystems, and altered recreational opportunities on nearly all of our nation’s rivers. Today, many dams that were once at the epicenter of a community’s livelihood are now

old

AMERICA’S MOST ENDANGERED RIVERS OF 2021 America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2021 underscores how threats to rivers are threats to human health, safety and survival. The people most impacted are also leading efforts to save their rivers and lands. “If we want a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone, we must prioritize environmental justice.”.

CAPE FEAR RIVER

The story of the Cape Fear River is the story of North Carolina. Even the nickname for the state – the Tar Heel State – has its origin from the pine plantations that VOLUNTEER WITH NATIONAL RIVER CLEANUP® COVID-19 UPDATE: American Rivers is monitoring the progress of COVID-19 and following the guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health departments of each state in which we are working.. We encourage volunteers to continue to stay informed of the situation, review and follow the CDC and your public health department’s guidelines.

THREATS & SOLUTIONS

Threats & Solutions. When we work together, we can achieve victories that not only benefit the health of rivers, but our economy and communities as well. Here is what we’re doing to protect your

rivers.

YADKIN PEE DEE RIVER The Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin covers more than 7,200 square miles of the Carolinas connecting the mountains of northwestern North Carolina to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. From its headwaters near Blowing Rock, the Yadkin River flows east and then south across North Carolina’s densely populated midsection. It travels 203 miles — passing farmland; draining the urban landscapes of ROUGE RESCUE RIVER CLEANUP 2021 Contact email: jheikkila@therouge.org. Contact Phone: (734) 516-8100. Event Date & Time: May 15, 2021, 08:00 am. Join us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. INAUGURAL THOMAE PARK CLEANUP Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest

WACCAMAW RIVER

Considered one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast, the Waccamaw River provides clean drinking water, scenic landscapes, diverse fish and wildlife, outstanding recreation, and is an economic driver that serves the region. FUNDING RESTORATION PROJECTS Dam removal and culvert retrofit projects generally range from $50,000 to $300,000 in construction costs; however, costs will vary based on region of the country, presence of other infrastructure, and sediment management needs. Floodplain restoration project costs vary widely depending upon the scope of work to be completed. A BIG DAM PROBLEM: THE DISASTER IN MICHIGAN AND SOLUTIONS A dam failed in Michigan yesterday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The Edenville Dam, which failed, and the Sanford Dam, which was compromised, are on the Tittabawassee River, a tributary of the Saginaw River. The failures followed days of heavy rainfall and sent floodwaters into downstream communities. LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER The Little Tennessee is designated as a Native Fish Conservation Area, containing more than 100 species of native fish, 10 species of native mussels, and a dozen crayfish species. It’s home to 35 fish, mussel, or crayfish species considered rare at the state or federal level, including fish like the Citico darter and Smoky madtom and Little

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. ROUGE RESCUE RIVER CLEANUP 2021 Contact email: jheikkila@therouge.org. Contact Phone: (734) 516-8100. Event Date & Time: May 15, 2021, 08:00 am. Join us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

PRESIDENT BIDEN EXECUTIVE ORDERS ROLLBACK OF ANTI President Biden also directly rescinded several previous Executive Orders for actions that American Rivers had previously opposed. Trump’s Executive Order 13778 was repealed. This order directed EPA to begin repealing the Obama era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Biden’s action now indicates to EPA to examine the Trump era INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT: IDENTIFY TOOLS Step 3—Identify Appropriate Tools. There are countless tools that can help water managers integrate strategies across sectors, and just as many tools that will help implement strategies once they’ve been identified. This section focuses on technical and non-technical tools that water managers can use to provide multiple benefits to the TUCKASEGEE RIVER BLUE TRAIL The Tuckasegee River Blue Trail meanders from the headwaters in Panthertown Valley through Cullowhee, Dillsboro, and Bryson City ultimately joining the Little Tennessee River. The Tuckasegee River, often called “the Tuck,” offers serene flatwater and exciting whitewater sections, and multiple well-maintained boat launches make access easy. Riverside picnic areas at some access areas offer AMERICAN RIVERS PRESIDENT AND CEO BOB IRVIN TO RETIRE IN July 16, 2020. Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145. American Rivers announced today that Wm. Robert (Bob) Irvin will retire as President and CEO in January 2021. “Bob’s leadership and vision will be greatly missed,” said John Haydock, Chairman of the American Rivers Board of Directors. “Over the past nine years, he has been a

passionate

INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDIES & OTHER Mayor’s Innovation Project—Integrated Water Management (2016) Three webinars featuring leaders in IWM from around the country from cities such as Washington DC, Tucson, AZ, Philadelphia, PA, and Milwaukee, WI. Speakers highlight the opportunities and benefits of IWM that they have witnesses in their personal experience. 3 videos. 1

hour each.

OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

AMERICAN RIVERS

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. ROUGE RESCUE RIVER CLEANUP 2021 Contact email: jheikkila@therouge.org. Contact Phone: (734) 516-8100. Event Date & Time: May 15, 2021, 08:00 am. Join us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. 69 DAMS REMOVED IN 2020 Jessie Thomas-Blate | February 18, 2021. Despite the challenges of working through a pandemic, river restoration practitioners continued to pursue dam removal projects in 2020 to revitalize local economies and communities and reconnect 624 upstream river miles for fish, wildlife and river health. Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020 across

23

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OREGON'S RIVER DEMOCRACY The bill establishes a new national source for funding to restore rivers that have been devastated by fire and that provide drinking water, such as those that burned in Oregon in 2020. And yet, even if the River Democracy Act becomes law, the nearly 7,500 miles of rivers and streams protected in Oregon will still represent a miniscule

fraction

PRESIDENT BIDEN EXECUTIVE ORDERS ROLLBACK OF ANTI President Biden also directly rescinded several previous Executive Orders for actions that American Rivers had previously opposed. Trump’s Executive Order 13778 was repealed. This order directed EPA to begin repealing the Obama era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Biden’s action now indicates to EPA to examine the Trump era INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT: IDENTIFY TOOLS Step 3—Identify Appropriate Tools. There are countless tools that can help water managers integrate strategies across sectors, and just as many tools that will help implement strategies once they’ve been identified. This section focuses on technical and non-technical tools that water managers can use to provide multiple benefits to the TUCKASEGEE RIVER BLUE TRAIL The Tuckasegee River Blue Trail meanders from the headwaters in Panthertown Valley through Cullowhee, Dillsboro, and Bryson City ultimately joining the Little Tennessee River. The Tuckasegee River, often called “the Tuck,” offers serene flatwater and exciting whitewater sections, and multiple well-maintained boat launches make access easy. Riverside picnic areas at some access areas offer AMERICAN RIVERS PRESIDENT AND CEO BOB IRVIN TO RETIRE IN July 16, 2020. Contact: Amy Kober, 503-708-1145. American Rivers announced today that Wm. Robert (Bob) Irvin will retire as President and CEO in January 2021. “Bob’s leadership and vision will be greatly missed,” said John Haydock, Chairman of the American Rivers Board of Directors. “Over the past nine years, he has been a

passionate

INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDIES & OTHER Mayor’s Innovation Project—Integrated Water Management (2016) Three webinars featuring leaders in IWM from around the country from cities such as Washington DC, Tucson, AZ, Philadelphia, PA, and Milwaukee, WI. Speakers highlight the opportunities and benefits of IWM that they have witnesses in their personal experience. 3 videos. 1

hour each.

OLIVIA DOROTHY, AUTHOR AT AMERICAN RIVERS St Louis Metro: Stop the Levee War. Climate Change & Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Most Endangered Rivers, Protecting Rivers, Restoring

Damaged Rivers.

CAPE FEAR RIVER

The story of the Cape Fear River is the story of North Carolina. Even the nickname for the state – the Tar Heel State – has its origin from the pine plantations that YADKIN PEE DEE RIVER The Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin covers more than 7,200 square miles of the Carolinas connecting the mountains of northwestern North Carolina to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. From its headwaters near Blowing Rock, the Yadkin River flows east and then south across North Carolina’s densely populated midsection. It travels 203 miles — passing farmland; draining the urban landscapes of

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Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest INAUGURAL THOMAE PARK CLEANUP Toggle navigation. America’s Rivers. Where We Work. California; Great Lakes; Mid-Atlantic; Midwest REIMAGINING A RIVER: THE MIDDLE FORK NOOKSACK There’s a major success story underway in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Thanks to years of persistence and game-changing public-private partnership, we’re restoring a free-flowing river, bringing back Chinook salmon that Southern Resident Killer Whales need to thrive, and ensuring a sustainable water supply. The river The Nooksack River watershed, located in northwestern RIVER RESTORATION SUCCESS STORIES River restoration projects can take many forms, and not all projects are created equal when it comes to quality and results. Here we present restoration success stories that highlight projects of different types, at different scales, and in varying geographies across the country to demonstrate how well planned and constructed restoration projects can bring rivers back to life. FUNDING RESTORATION PROJECTS Dam removal and culvert retrofit projects generally range from $50,000 to $300,000 in construction costs; however, costs will vary based on region of the country, presence of other infrastructure, and sediment management needs. Floodplain restoration project costs vary widely depending upon the scope of work to be completed. RIVER BARRIER PRIORTIZATIONS River Barrier Priortizations. In recent years, various agencies and organizations have undergone collective efforts to identify barriers to aquatic connectivity (e.g., dams, culverts, floodplains) and prioritize structures that would be ecologically beneficial DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE: WHO PAYS AND HOW (AND FOR Drinking Water Infrastructure: Who Pays and How (And For What) Download the report. There is an increasingly urgent need for renewed investment in our communities’ water infrastructure. This need is driven by the unfortunate reality that for the many decades, funding to maintain water systems has fallen short of the cost of providing

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