For some 180 million Americans, the water in our faucets began many miles away in a stream or river, flowing for miles through a public forest or grassland, where rain and melting snow were absorbed, stored, filtered, and cooled to nature’s perfection. www.americanrivers.org/2025/04/publ...

This past Friday, American Rivers staff presented at the Chesapeake Bay Annual Forum! 👏 Their presentation detailed our latest report "Restoring Pennsylvania's Rivers for People and Nature" featuring successful implementations of nature-based solutions to flooding and water quality issues.

Pennsylvania has long led the way in using nature-based solutions to tackle flooding and poor water quality — from floodplain restoration to dam removal. Our new report highlights seven communities where we're using the power of nature to restore rivers: www.americanrivers.org/report/resto...

For four women on American Rivers’ team in the Mid-Atlantic region, these seemingly minor encounters sparked a cascade of change. Today they are among the nation’s foremost river experts, helping revive hundreds of miles of waterways: www.americanrivers.org/2024/12/dam-...

Our nation may be divided on a lot of issues, but one thing we can all agree on is that clean water is a human right and a basic need. No matter who you are or where you live, we all need clean, reliable drinking water. And most of our water comes from rivers: www.americanrivers.org/2025/01/poll...

Here’s to the Caddisfly! 🦗 These critters are used by aquatic scientists to monitor the health of rivers and streams in ways that are much more powerful than occasionally taking a measurement of dissolved oxygen with a meter or chemical test: www.americanrivers.org/2025/10/the-...

American Rivers, with our partners at Terra Fuego, recently implemented prescribed fire on ~160 acres in the foothills of Northern California! The project includes thinning and prescribed fire to reduce the risk and impacts of catastrophic fire to the South Yuba River and adjacent communities.

Two things that just...go together 🐶 If you live near this river, you probably own this dog 😉 Comment below your favorite pairing!

Rivers are lifelines where otters, beavers, hellbenders, and more thrive. But the science is undeniable — freshwater species are going extinct twice as fast as ocean and land species. 🦦🔊 #SpeakUp for healthy rivers and precious freshwater wildlife: act.americanrivers.org/page/80077/p...

Healthy rivers are ribbons of life. We work to protect rivers from pollution and harmful development to make them clean and healthy for people and wildlife. 🌊 Learn more about our river protection work: www.americanrivers.org/river-protec...

From Milwaukee to the Southeast, recent floods have exposed the cracks in our water systems. But with federal leadership, we can invest in infrastructure that protects communities. 🗣️ #TakeAction: Support forward-thinking SRFs reauthorization! act.americanrivers.org/page/90095/a...

While low head dams can serve purposes in some areas, they are public safety hazards having claimed hundreds of lives. These “drowning machines” create dangerous, recirculating currents trapping even the most experienced swimmers and paddlers. www.americanrivers.org/low-head-dam...

When it comes to finding solutions to the problems our rivers face, nature can be a powerful tool. Our new report highlights seven PA communities where innovative nature-based solutions have been developed for the benefit of people and wildlife: www.americanrivers.org/report/resto...

💧Water wins in Texas and Idaho! “These wins will make life better in Texas and Idaho, and they provide a blueprint for actions other cities and states can take to protect their water wealth.” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers Action Fund www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...

"The American Southwest" is an impactful film about the Colorado River streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango! From condors to jaguars, this is the wild West like you’ve never seen before. 📺 Stream from home: https://theamericansouthwest.film/watch

This year, your support created ripples of change that reached far and wide across the country — restoring, reconnecting, and protecting rivers for people and wildlife! 🌊 Dive into our 2025 Impact Report: www.americanrivers.org/2025-impact-...

Few things have such a fundamental impact on a river as a dam. River restoration brings rivers back to life by removing dams, replacing culverts, and restoring floodplains. 🌊 Learn more about our river restoration work: www.americanrivers.org/threats-solu...

"These Sacred Hills" film follows the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation as they work to protect the Columbia River and their ancestral lands. Join us Nov. 17 in Seattle for a public screening and Q&A with our Northwest Regional Director, Sarah Dyrdahl! 🎬 RSVP: nwfilmforum.org/films/these-...

From commercial navigation and fishing to recreation and tourism, a government shutdown disruptions ripple downstream, hitting small businesses, workers, and families across the country. Read about the limitations to the EPA, NPS, USFWS, and NOAA: www.americanrivers.org/2025/10/a-sh...

When floods hit communities, they don’t just wash away roads – they wipe away access to clean water and drown local economies with debt. Urge Congress to support a forward-thinking State Revolving Funds reauthorization! 🔊 #SpeakUp: act.americanrivers.org/page/90095/a...

Water wins!💧 ✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country! ✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks! 🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...

Pennsylvania has long led the way in using nature-based solutions to tackle flooding and poor water quality — from floodplain restoration to dam removal. Our new report highlights seven communities where we're using the power of nature to restore rivers: www.americanrivers.org/report/resto...

In Northern Arizona on the Navajo Nation lies an archaeologically rich canyon, called Tsegi. Steeped in culture and history, the remote canyon is home to a handful of Navajo ranching families. 🎥 Watch their story this Native American Heritage Month: www.americanrivers.org/tsegi-canyon...

#DYK? 🤔 At 33 square miles and 96 percent urban land cover, the Kinnickinnic River is the smallest and most developed watershed in the Milwaukee River Basin — a watershed that covers approximately 850 square miles and is home to more than 1.5M people. www.americanrivers.org/river/kinnic...

While this derailment disaster occurred during the federal government shutdown, American Rivers is advocating for increased attention from local, state, and federal leaders to ensure the cleanup effort receives the emergency funding and resources needed. www.americanrivers.org/media-item/r...

Together, we're safeguarding the 4.4M miles of rivers that are essential to our nation’s clean water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. Because life depends on rivers — and rivers depend on us. 🎥 Our Impact Report video: youtu.be/m4_TG38I6PE

“Rivers can take care of us if we take care of them...When we give rivers room to move, we protect people. But we have to act before the next storm, not after.” -Erin McCombs, Southeast Conservation Director, American Rivers www.wral.com/news/local/h...

Texas wastes 186B gallons annually from leaky pipes. We can't afford this. Prop 4 invests $1B yearly to fix infrastructure & protect resources with existing funds. Let's secure our water future. Texans, don't sit this election out. Voting closes tomorrow: voteforprop4.com

American Rivers is closely monitoring the impacts from a serious train derailment in rural New Kent County, Virginia. The derailment occurred over sensitive wetlands and very near the Chickahominy River, a James River tributary. Read more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/r...

Make sure you're checking your kid's candy this year! Just found a low head dam inside of mine 😳 🚧 Learn more about the dangers of low head dams: www.americanrivers.org/low-head-dam...

Caddisflies are clean water workers helping break down organic matter and recycle nutrients in streams. Because they’re highly sensitive to water quality, their presence — or absence — reveals how healthy a river is. 🌊 Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/2025/10/the-...

American Rivers, with @nature.org, conducted our third in a series of Dam Removal Project Manager Trainings in the Delaware River Basin! The training included a case study site tour led by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust who just completed removal of Dam #6 on the Brandywine River!

Together, we're safeguarding the 4.4M miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. Because life depends on rivers — and rivers depend on us. 🎥 Watch our Impact Report video: youtu.be/m4_TG38I6PE

#DYK? 🤔 The Anacostia River’s story is a testament to the resilience of nature and the power of human intervention. While the river still faces significant challenges, the progress made in recent years offers hope for a brighter future. Read more: www.americanrivers.org/river/anacos...

Our staff presented at the Southeast Fish & Wildlife Agencies Conference! 🐟 Our Southeast Director of Conservation shared a new tool helping agencies track and protect freshwater mussels. Our Associate Director of River Restoration highlighted the ORBFHP and inspiring projects reconnecting rivers.

American Rivers California Regional Director, Dr. Ann Willis, spoke with @financialtimes.com about the need for dam removals as water infrastructure ages and becomes obsolete. A terrific story about the nuance surrounding dam removal in California and beyond: channels.ft.com/en/rethink/d...

Whether you live in a bustling city or a rural community, we all share connections to rivers and depend on clean, safe water. This past year, like tributaries joining a mighty river, we built momentum from our shared love of these waters. 🎉 2025 Impact Report: www.americanrivers.org/2025-impact-...

“Dams are part of our textile and manufacturing history...But the storms they were built for are not the storms we’re seeing now. Our economy depends on healthy rivers...Letting rivers run free again makes communities safer.” -Erin McCombs, American Rivers www.wral.com/news/local/h...

Happy #Halloween y'all! 👻 🎃 May your local rivers be un-boo-lievably clean and healthy this Spooky Season ;)

American Rivers Director of Dam Removal, Katie Schmidt, recently spoke at the National Stream Restoration Conference discussing policy as a tool for river restoration and highlighting the incredible work of American Rivers and partners in establishing the North Carolina Dam Safety Fund!

Here’s to the Caddisfly! 🦗 These critters are used by aquatic scientists to monitor the health of rivers and streams in ways that are much more powerful than occasionally taking a measurement of dissolved oxygen with a meter or chemical test: www.americanrivers.org/2025/10/the-...

We partnered with the Philly Green Ambassadors to document conditions of Cobbs Creek that affect recreational use, such as trash accumulation, water appearance, public perceptions, and more. 🌿 Read more about this work: www.americanrivers.org/cobbs-creek-...

👏 American Rivers Director of River Restoration provides a post-restoration update on Philadelphia's Chartiers Creek! Our June dam removal project reconnected 20 miles of aquatic habitat, improved the quality of a critical source of clean water, and expanded local recreation opportunities.

From clean water to strong salmon runs, your support sustains communities and nature alike. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to rivers. Life Depends on Rivers® — and rivers depend on all of us working together. 💙 2025 Impact Report: www.americanrivers.org/2025-impact-...

🤙🌊 American Rivers is stoked to partner with Western Hydrodynamic Research on this limited-edition throwback cap where old-school river vibes meet surf style! It’s a nod to the deep connection between rivers and oceans: What happens upstream impacts sea life, coastlines, and communities downstream.

Your 2025 impact in action! 🎉 Thanks to your support, we protected over 1,100 river miles from pollution and harmful development, safeguarded more than 212,000 acres of riverside habitat, reconnected more than 2,500 miles of rivers, and more! youtu.be/m4_TG38I6PE

American Rivers Director of Dam Removal, Katie Schmidt, recently presented at the Clean Currents Hydropower Conference! Katie led workshops covering hydropower dam decommissioning and dam safety advocating for a safe hydropower fleet and the rehabilitation or removal of unsafe non-powered dams.

"Our public lands are a common ground that inspire millions each year, provide clean water, and are the birthplace for hunting and fishing traditions. This caucus is a fantastic step to ensuring their continued protection.” -Tom Kiernan, President and CEO www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...

There’s no doubt Montanans and tourists alike love the Flathead River. However, recent reductions in staffing have led to tension between the benefits of loving this river and the consequences of loving it too much to the point of overuse. 🌊 Read more: www.americanrivers.org/2025/10/lovi...

👏 American Rivers applauds @heinrich.senate.gov, Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Tim Sheehy for their bipartisan effort to launch the Senate Stewardship Caucus! Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...