👏 We're grateful to Congressman Jeff Van Drew for his leadership in introducing the #DAMSAct! This bill ensures that high-hazard dams are addressed first, keeping communities and businesses safe. Read more: vandrew.house.gov/news/documen...

This week, American Rivers Action Fund joined the Hydropower Reform Coalition on Capitol Hill to meet with 40+ policymakers. Together, we urged members of Congress to put river health in the heart of our energy future. When hydropower is done right, rivers thrive and communities greatly benefit.

Supporting the Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chairs, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Houchin, American Rivers Action Fund and our partners fanned out over Capitol Hill today to build the caucus and advocate for the restoration of the Ohio River Basin.

Big win for Montana's rivers! 👏 Thank you Rep. Zinke for introducing the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act which safeguards nearly 100 miles of iconic Montana rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!

FEMA's BRIC program helps communities nationwide access funding for hazard mitigation and resilient infrastructure. 👏 Thank you Rep. Edwards and @repscfigures.bsky.social for strengthening this program and increasing access for the most at-risk communities. www.alreporter.com/2025/07/23/r...

In North Carolina, 41 state regulated dams failed or were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and we need funding to remove these hazards before the next storm comes. #TakeAction below & tell the NC Senate to keep the funding for dam removal in HB1012! mountaintrue.org/nc-senate-da...

📞📲✍️ #ActNow — Contact your senators, express your love for public lands, and ask them to remove this provision from the budget reconciliation bill today!

#MostEndangeredRivers: For over a century, toxic waste and raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River Valley, choking the river with pollution. Help address the public health crisis on the Tijuana River below - @aractionfund.bsky.social: act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...

#TakeAction: Join American Rivers and the @aractionfund.bsky.social in calling on the Trump Administration to declare a national emergency to address the water pollution and public health crisis on the Tijuana River below ⬇️ act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...

This #NationalMississippiRiverDay, join us and @aractionfund.bsky.social in urging the Trump Administration and the FEMA Review Council to prioritize flood and disaster relief on the Mississippi River below! act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a...

Thank you @repemiliasykes.bsky.social for prioritizing strategic investments in water infrastructure, our economy, and healthy rivers. 👏💧 www.americanriversactionfund.org/bipartisan-f...

We're proud to support legislation to progress the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and ensure clean water for fish, farms, and communities in Central Washington — now and into the future. 🐟 👏 Thanks to our partners, @governorferguson.bsky.social, and Sen. Judy Warnick for your unwavering support.

Thank you @murray.senate.gov & @repemilyrandall.bsky.social for championing #WildOlympics legislation! Protecting wild rivers, clean water, and vital habitats means thriving salmon and a healthier future for all who call the Olympic Peninsula home.🌲💧

Our team was honored to welcome @mccollum.house.gov at today’s Capitol Hill briefing on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025. We’re grateful for your exemplary leadership in elevating the Mississippi River’s profile — healthy rivers power strong communities and economies.

Today, I announced the first-ever bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. Growing up fishing New Mexico's rivers taught me the importance of protecting our lands, waters, and wildlife.

Mismanagement and under-investment in the Tijuana River has created a public health crisis. 🔊Tell the Trump Administration to declare a national emergency and address the pollution in the Tijuana River now: act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...

The Mississippi's frequent and severe flooding is threatening lives and businesses, while the river’s health declines. 📢 Call on the Trump Administration to improve safeguards for river health and communities now: act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a...

Thank you @murray.senate.gov (D-WA) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) for introducing the bipartisan Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act! 👏 🌱 Read more: www.murray.senate.gov/murray-daine...

With the Flathead Rivers Alliance, we're celebrating the passage of a bill we supported in the Montana state legislature to inventory and monitor recreation use on Montana's most popular rivers, including the Flathead Wild and Scenic River. 👏 Learn more: missoulian.com/news/state-r...

American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social are calling on the Trump Administration to prioritize flood and disaster relief for Mississippi River communities now. Learn more & #TakeAction 📣 below! mostendangeredrivers.org/river/missis...

The threat of FEMA abolishment and layoffs lands the Mississippi River as American Rivers' and @aractionfund.bsky.social's #1 on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025. Flooding is the most costly and common natural disaster across the United States: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/t...

Decades of mismanagement and under-investment in the Tijuana River have left it choked by pollution and a threat to public health. Join American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social calling on the Trump Administration to declare a national emergency below: mostendangeredrivers.org/river/tijuan...

🌍 This Earth Day, help turn America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025 into success stories. We have a plan: to stop the cycle of destruction, we must invest in solutions that protect river health and our nation’s clean water security. 🔗 Take action: www.americanrivers.org/take-action/

The Mississippi River is #1 on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025 list. Join American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social in urging the Trump Administration and FEMA Review Council to prioritize flood and disaster relief on the Mississippi River. 🔗: mostendangeredrivers.org/river/missis...

America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025 is an urgent call to action. “Pollution and extreme weather are putting our rivers, clean water, and public safety at risk." -Tom Kiernan, President and CEO, @americanrivers.bsky.social 🌊 Learn more & take action: mostendangeredrivers.org?utm_campaign...

“Rivers are places where people’s souls heal,” but in the U.S., many of those critical waterways — and the people and wildlife they support — are at risk. These are the nation's 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers.

🔊 America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025 report! From Alaska to New Jersey, whether threatened by drought, mining, or flooding, these 10 rivers all have one thing in common: they are all at a tipping point, facing an urgent decision in the coming months. Take action: mostendangeredrivers.org

Join American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social by calling on local and national leaders for greater investment in rivers and clean water. 💪 🌊Take action for these 10 rivers at critical decision points today: www.americanrivers.org/take-action/...

Public lands are essential for healthy rivers and clean drinking water! Thank you, @repemilyrandall.bsky.social (D-WA), for opposing budget reconciliation attempts to include the sale of public lands. 📸 Duckabush River, Washington | Jonathan Stumpf

👏 We applaud Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) for their recent statements opposing the sale of public lands. Keep public lands in public hands. Read more: www.americanrivers.org/2025/01/the-...

For over 40 years, American Rivers has released our America's Most Endangered Rivers® report, a national spotlight for rivers at risk. At a time when protecting rivers matters more than ever, this moment is critical. 📅 Come back on April 16th to to take action at a turning point for our rivers!

American Rivers staff and partners at our Wild and Scenic Rivers Hill Week Happy Hour last night! @aractionfund.bsky.social is on Capitol Hill this week meeting with elected officials to advocate for key river protections during the annual Wild and Scenic Rivers Hill Week 💪

Our team recently participated in the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) Hill Day, dedicating the day to engaging with members of Congress about policies aimed at safeguarding our environment and communities.

Deirdre Macnab of @americanrivers.bsky.social's Southwest River Council delivers a powerful message to Congress: keep public lands in federal hands and deliver strong protections for our nation's waterways. They're more than just scenery — they’re the foundation of our health and future:

Thank you to Oregon's @wyden.senate.gov and @jeff-merkley.bsky.social for reintroducing the Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act this week! Your legislation would create new wilderness areas and prohibit mining on pristine rivers in SW Oregon. www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Wonderful meeting with @repsuhas.bsky.social's office on the economic importance of the Chesapeake Bay Program! As partners with the Choose Clean Water Coalition, we can support thriving farming and fishing communities in Virginia while advancing critical river restoration efforts.

Wonderful meeting with @kaine.senate.gov and @markwarner.bsky.social offices on the economic importance of the Chesapeake Bay Program! As partners with Choose Clean Water Coalition, we support thriving farming and fishing communities in Virginia while advancing critical river restoration efforts.

American Rivers Action Fund staff and board extend our thanks to Montana Rep. Troy Downing for meeting with us in Washington, DC earlier this week to talk about the Headwaters Protection Act and other legislation affecting local rivers and outdoor recreation economy. #RiverLobbyDays

Big things in the works! 🏛️ @americanrivers.bsky.social Action Fund staff met with California Rep Jim Costa during #RiverActionDays on the future of the Headwaters Protection Act. Thank you Rep. Costa for your role in furthering our work to protect our nation's rivers and clean water.

American Rivers and @aractionfund.bsky.social staff are on Capitol Hill for our annual River Action Days, meeting with key members of Congress to advocate for key river and clean water protections. We’re here to ensure the waterways we depend on remain clean, safe, and accessible for all.

"There has been no more important a time to save our nation’s clean water resources." We need Congress to fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative! #GreatLakes #CleanWater @aractionfund.bsky.social

To expand our toolbox, facilitate bipartisan solutions, and build a powerful river majority, we have a new, affiliated 501(c)(4), the American Rivers Action Fund. Make sure you're following @aractionfund.bsky.social! 🔗 More about the Action Fund: linktr.ee/aractionfund

Thank you Rep. Mikie Sherrill for reintroducing the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act. We applaud your steadfast leadership to protect water quality, restore habitats, and grow our economy. #DelRiverWatershed www.americanrivers.org/media-item/b...

Thank you Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for reintroducing the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act. We applaud your steadfast leadership to protect water quality, restore habitats, and grow our economy. #DelRiverWatershed www.americanrivers.org/media-item/b...

Senate bill maintains Great Lakes commitment! “The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has been incredibly effective at restoring and protecting the Great Lakes and the rivers that flow into them,” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers. @healthylakes.org www.healthylakes.org/latest-news/...

Montanans are uniting to defend our freedom to hunt, fish, hike, and camp is more urgent than ever. Join us for the Rally for Public Lands on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 12pm MT inside the Montana Capitol Rotunda! Event details: RallyForPublicLands.com

Understaffed, it will be difficult if not impossible for the Department of Justice to keep up enforcement and to keep our communities safe and healthy. Learn more on how the Department of Justice helps keep your water clean below:👇 www.americanrivers.org/2025/02/how-...

We’re calling on all Montanans! 📣 Help us fill the state capitol rotunda at the Rally for Public Lands on Wednesday, February 19th to defend our public lands from those who would cut off our access or sell them to the highest bidder. Event details: RallyForPublicLands.com

The Clean Water Act must be maintained, and federal protection of our rivers, streams, and wetlands must continue — Read more: www.americanrivers.org/2025/01/keep...

"This is dangerous and wasteful. The unplanned release of this much water could damage levees, putting communities at risk of flooding. It threatens farmers, risking the water they may need during the dry summer months. www.latimes.com/environment/...