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Help spread the word about the America’s Most Endangered Rivers™: 2008 Edition and enter to win one of three iPods. Send an eCard today.    Purchase an Organic T-shirt! Use a rain barrel to collect rain that can be reused to water your lawn and garden. More Tips  Make a donation today to American Rivers!	Endangered Rivers Also Threatened by Global Warming Last week we unveiled this year’s America’s Most Endangered Rivers ™, ten rivers whose fate will be decided in the coming year. In addition to their individual threats, these ten rivers -- and all rivers -- face the dangers of global warming.  You can help protect and restore these endangered rivers, and help communities be more resilient as the impacts of a changing climate worsen. More   Celebrate Wild Rivers: Go on a River Trip What better way to celebrate our nation’s Wild and Scenic Rivers than a trip down a wild river? American Rivers is partnering with river outfitters throughout the country to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. More Ripple Effect: This Month's News and Victories Cleanup Volunteers Haul 7 Tons of Trash out of the Tuckaseegee River Nearly 500 people volunteered at this year’s 24th Annual Tuck River Cleanup in Cullowhee, NC. The volunteers, including our National River Cleanup Coordinator Josh Klein, pulled 14,000 pounds of trash from the river. Afterwards they enjoyed a BBQ with live music and a raffle. More Toledo Rain Barrel Sale a Success This month American Rivers held its first rain barrel distribution in Toledo, OH. Mayor Carty Finkbeiner was among the buyers, stating that rain barrels help keep stormwater out of the city’s aging sewer system. More New York City Unveils Water Trail With spring here, New York City is promoting public access to its waterways. The newly-created New York City Water Trail is comprised of small boat ramps around the five boroughs. More House Passes Copper Salmon Wilderness Act The Elk River is teeming with salmon and steelhead, and surrounded by a lush forest. Realizing the natural and economic value of the area, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Copper Salmon Wilderness Act, a bill that would establish the newest Wild and Scenic River and Wilderness in Oregon. More Our Pick: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth American Rivers is proud to be one of the organizations chosen to be partners for the re-release of 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth -- a New York Times Bestseller. Our chapter addresses water scarcity, and empowers readers to increase water conservation and efficiency in their homes and communities. For every copy purchased from Powell’s, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to American Rivers. Please purchase your copy today! Learn more about what you can do to protect the environment at the 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth website. 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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