Stormwater and streams

Is stormwater pollution from roads and highways causing salmon deaths?

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Restore the Missouri River

Tell the Army Corps: support smarter river management solutions to better deal with climate changes. 

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Discover Your Rivers

Find river information, fun facts, and tips for enjoying rivers.

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How Clean is Your Water?

The personal care products that you use could affect your clean water more than you know.

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Wild & Scenic Chetco River

Take Action to Protect the Chetco River

The Chetco River is renowned for its world-class fishing. But right now it's at risk from destructive dredge mining. If we take action now, we have an opportunity to protect almost the entire length of the river.

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Enough Water To Support The Demand?

The recently released Colorado River Study spotlights the need for to find better solutions for the water supply issues in the West.

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Daniel Alvarez - Outside Magazine grant winner

Paddling America’s Heartland

Daniel Alvarez is making a 4,000 mile journey from Minnesota to Florida to bring awareness of the health of our nation’s water resources, from lakes and rivers all the way to the ocean.

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Travel Down the Congaree

Join us for a journey down the Congaree River Blue Trail. Begining near Columbia, SC, this impressive 50-mile Blue Trail offers a wide range of opportunities to experience the area’s rich natural resources and wildlife, by way of canoe, kayak, fishing, or other family friendly activities. Read the river story »

Don't Raise the Shasta Dam

In an era of tight budgets, it’s time to step back from the old way of doing things, and start looking at a more comprehensive set of 21st Century solutions, rather than spending more than $1 billion for minimal water gain. Read the full story »

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2012 National River Cleanup Photo Contest Winner

American Rivers would like to congratulate the National River Cleanup® Clean Sweep of the Great Miami participants for receiving the votes to be chosen as the best cleanup photo of 2012! Learn More »

Missouri River Water Wars Continue As Drought Persists

With the ongoing drought, there is a battler over Missouri River water. We need a comprehensive review of the river’s uses and how they are, or aren’t, meeting the needs of people in the basin. Read the full story »