Blog Posts

Where’s the Environment in Senator Paul’s “Defense of Environment and Property Act”?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:07:21 -0600

Senator Paul’s ‘Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012’ is the latest attack on clean water, significantly narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act and disrupting the balance between state and federal responsibility for clean water.

Academy Award Winning Rivers

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:58 -0600

With the Oscars coming up this weekend and all the stars donning their gowns and bow ties, we thought it would be fun to highlight some popular, Academy Award nominated river films from over the years. Whether the river is used as a scenic setting or a dangerous challenge, here are our top five river movies.

Don't Let Lake Delhi Destroy the Maquoketa River

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:01 -0600

A response from Ameican Rivers to the Gazette's recent article about the fate of Lake Delhi (“Lake Delhi debate comes down to environmental vs. residents’ interests”)

Watch the final video in our Year of the River series

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:50:03 -0600

American Rivers releases the final video in the Year of the River series about the historic dam removal successes on the Elwha and White Salmon rivers.

Clean Water Infrastructure Funding Cut Again

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:37:31 -0600

Funding for clean water and drinking water infrastructure is proposed for another cut in the President’s budget. Fortunately, critical funding for smart and cost-effective approaches including green infrastructure and water efficiency was included in the request.

Best Places to Let Love Flow: Top Five Rivers for Romance

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:37:39 -0600

Cascading water, glistening moonlight, majestic falls—there’s just something about a river that evokes romance. Especially during the February season of love, a river can be the perfect retreat for you and your sweetheart. And this year, we’re helping you out—with five romantic river sites sure to get emotions flowing.

Be the Change in 2012: Register with National River Cleanup®

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:02:56 -0600

Encourage registration for the 2012 National River Cleanup campaign, described benefits offered and where to find more information.

Baby names…inspired by rivers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:06:16 -0600

We’re experiencing a baby boom here at American Rivers, so it’s a good time for a run-down of potential river-themed baby names. Of course there’s the obvious “River” but there are also opportunities for creativity (just remember that your child has to live with this name for the rest of his/her life). Guaranteed none of these are on most popular baby names list!

Rachel Carson Sense of Water Contest 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:11:13 -0600

The 2012 Rachel Carson contest will focus on water, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The scientist and author, Rachel Carson, is the inspiration of the EPA’s Rachel Carson intergenerational contest.

1 in 28 People Can Get Sick from Swimming at the Beach

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:32 -0600

Under the EPA’s updated recommendations for water quality for waters where people swim, your chances of getting sick are still 1 in 28.