How do we transform the landscape of floodplain decision-making, planning, and policy? How do we create bridges between policymakers and the community members who are the most impacted? Read more to find out some possible answers to these questions. americanrivers.org/2024/06/center…

"Four giant dams on the Klamath are being razed as part of the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, a victory for the tribes who have led a decades-long campaign to restore the river." nytimes.com/2024/08/27/us/…

Long Man, Ganvhida Asgaga, is a revered figure among the Cherokee, whose head lays in the mountains and feet in the sea. September 6th 2024 we'll joining in Honoring Long Man, the fourth annual Oconaluftee River clean-up. See you on the River!

This is a timely reminder that dams across California and the U.S. are at risk of failing. The best way to deal with aging, crumbling dams that threaten lives and property is to remove them from our rivers! #DamRemovalWorks cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/n…

American Rivers and CA State Parks led Congressman John Duarte (Rep. John Duarte (CA-13)) and Cox Enterprises on a tour of the Great Valley Grasslands floodplain restoration site in Merced County, CA. We are grateful for their support for resilient river ecosystems, communities, and parks!

As climate change continues to alter the environment, restoring existing habitat for hellbenders and other wildlife will become more important than ever. nationalgeographic.com/animals/articl…

I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to tour Great Valley Grasslands State Park with CA State Parks, American Rivers, and Cox! Merced County is home to thousands of acres of wetland habitat that provides refuge for over 200 species of birds and other wildlife. #CA13

Low head dams are not beautiful river features. They are cause for caution. It is important to learn about low head dams and the dangers they pose so you can avoid them at all costs while on or near a river. youtube.com/watch?app=desk…

Summertime: primetime to go fishing! Check out our Director Of Philanthropy, Steve White, on his summertime fishing trip with his loved ones and what they caught along the way. americanrivers.org/2024/08/a-mont…

Get ready! The first episode of Undammed: The Klamath River Story is coming out September 9. Listen to the trailer below and find out more about the history and people behind the world’s largest dam removal project. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7iPx6B… Apple Podcasts:

Dam safety is an under-recognized crisis in the country. According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, 1,323 dams have failed or required emergency intervention to prevent failure. usatoday.com/story/news/inv…

Reflections from Anneli Chow on her summer as the River Restoration Intern at American Rivers – a title fitting for work with wildlife and community benefits that flow from first restoring the San Joaquin River. americanrivers.org/2024/08/chasin…

Rocky Barker, former Idaho Statesman reporter, was there 25 years ago when Edwards Dam was removed from Maine's Kennebec River. Here, he reflects on the Klamath, the lower Snake, and the unstoppable momentum for healthy, free-flowing rivers: rockybarker.com/post/klamath-d…

The world's largest dam removal to date is restoring and reconnecting hundreds of miles of the Klamath River allowing salmon to go to their spawning grounds for the first time in 100 years. nytimes.com/2024/08/27/us/…

What happens to your drinking when there is a wildfire? washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

Long Man, Ganvhida Asgaga, is a revered figure among the Cherokee, whose head lays in the mountains and feet in the sea. September 6th 2024 we'll joining in Honoring Long Man, the fourth annual Oconaluftee River clean-up. See you on the River!

⌛ “A solution to the long-building #ColoradoRiver conflict is needed — now. Swift cooperative action by all the Basin states is imperative. Every passing day represents a lost opportunity to conserve supplies and buffer against catastrophe.” The Hill thehill.com/opinion/energy…

This is a timely reminder that dams across California and the U.S. are at risk of failing. The best way to deal with aging, crumbling dams that threaten lives and property is to remove them from our rivers! #DamRemovalWorks cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/n…

As climate change continues to alter the environment, restoring existing habitat for hellbenders and other wildlife will become more important than ever. nationalgeographic.com/animals/articl…

Many of Michigan's most outstanding rivers are part of the National Wild and Scenic River System, supporting habitat, clean water, and recreation for surrounding communities. Learn more about American Rivers' recent work in this Great Lakes State. americanrivers.org/2024/07/a-hist…