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Issue #37: Save the Living River

River Restoration

Many of the dams blocking our nation's rivers are causing damage "to the entire length of a river—affecting the surrounding forests and watershed, damaging the nearby estuaries, beaches, and ocean, and adversely affecting biodiversity." Dam removal restores the natural flow of a river, making it a living river, and brings with it economic and ecological benefits to the surrounding community. Learn more from American Rivers.

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partner WildEarth Guardians, formerly Forest Guardians, protects and restores the wildlife, wild places, and wild rivers of the American West. Working with the cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, WildEarth Guardians implemented Living River Funds to protect the waters of the Rio Grande. By donating $1 or more through their... read more


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    This year's National Rivers Clean-up official kick-off is May 31st - June 8th. American Rivers will help you organize or volunteer for a River clean-up...
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Today, the rivers of this country serve as little more than sewers to the seas. Wastes from cities... read more

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In an era of global warming and urban growth, top water experts discuss if the West's rivers... read more