Sandy River Film
View extra clips from the acclaimed film about the restoration of Oregon’s Sandy River. 
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Pitch In To Clean Up Your Hometown River
 Join thousands of other river enthusiasts to help clean up America’s rivers this year. Through our National River Cleanup™ program, there are two ways you can pitch in. You can organize a cleanup for your family, friends and neighbors -- we’ll guide you through the process and offer free trash bags. Or you can volunteer at a cleanup near you. Registration is now open to organizers and volunteers. More
Speak Out For Rivers: Register Now for River Action Day 2008
 We want YOU…to come to Washington, DC to participate in the 5th annual River Action Day in June.
Join fellow river advocates from across the country in meeting with your Members of Congress about the need for healthy rivers for all communities. As a bonus, participants are invited to join us for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. More
Apply Now! Stream Barrier Removal Grants Available
 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded American Rivers $600,000 to fund the removal of dams and other stream barriers in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest and California. Since 2001, NOAA has partnered with us to provide communities with financial and technical assistance to restore stream habitats that benefit local economies and fish. Apply by April 1 to be eligible for the next round of funding. More
Ripple Effect: This Month's News and Victories
 EPA Says No to Wasteful, Devastating Army Corps Project
For years, American Rivers has fought against the environmentally devastating Yazoo Pumps project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been pushing for more than six decades. The project would waste taxpayers’ money and damage an area of wetlands equal to the size of the five New York City boroughs combined. Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is putting a stop to the Yazoo Pumps. More
Proposed Dam in Washington State is Risky and Unnecessary
The massive Black Rock water storage project would cost $6.7 billion and return only 16 cents on the dollar. Instead of this expensive, risky and unnecessary project, American Rivers is advocating for cost-effective, safe alternatives. More
Green Collar Jobs are on the Rise
From California to the District of Columbia, people are finally realizing that what’s good for the environment is also good for communities and the economy. The emerging green collar job sector pairs job creation with green infrastructure and environmental restoration. More
New Website Shows The Effects of Dams on Rivers
It’s a common misperception that all dams are environmentally friendly and a cheap source of green energy. Two of our partners recently launched DamEffects.org -- an interactive website that shows the effects of dams on rivers and the environment. More
Our Pick: Earth: The Sequel
 Earth: The Sequel (The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming) addresses an age-long debate: can we save the environment and strengthen the economy? The book, written by Fred Krupp and Miriam Horn, tells the stories of bold innovators who are reinventing energy and the way we use it. These entrepreneurs are on the cusp of a new industrial revolution if only decisionmakers give them a fair chance to compete.
For every book bought on Powells.com, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to American Rivers. Please purchase your copy today!
River Quote of the Month
We post a River Quote on our blog every weekday morning. If you’d like to see your favorite river quote featured, email it to lmartin@AmericanRivers.org. View past quotes here.
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