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Watch the new film Run, Rogue, Run! Get your own 2009 American Rivers Calendar Today! Purchase your own American Rivers Organic Fleece Hooded Pullover. Soak hard-to-clean pots and pans overnight instead of letting the water run while scrubbing them clean. More Tips Sign up to receive timely action alerts and legislative updates! Cast your vote for American Rivers!	World's Largest Dam Removal Project Announced After more than six years of leading the fight, American Rivers and our partners reached a historic milestone last week that will result in the world's largest dam removal project. Following years of negotiations, PacifiCorp has agreed to remove four dams on the Klamath River as part of a broader effort to restore the river and revive its ailing salmon and steelhead runs, and aid fishing, tribal, and farming communities. More Survey Results In - What the Election Means for Rivers American Rivers is working to make sure that our rivers, water infrastructure, and clean water get the attention they deserve. Over the last month, we have released priorities for the economic stimulus bill in Congress and for the incoming Obama administration -- proven green solutions that are good for our rivers, communities, and economy. River activists around the country expressed many of these same priorities in our post-election survey. More Need a Holiday Gift? Give the gift of membership to American Rivers. Our members are critical in our efforts to protect rivers across the country, and help keep our momentum strong in the face of challenges. You can send the recipient a special holiday eCard notifying them of their gift -- letting them know how much you care about them and about America's Rivers. Ripple Effect: This Month's News and Victories More than 60 Dams Removed in 2008 (Nationwide)  For more than ten years, American Rivers has led the effort to restore rivers through the removal of dams that no longer make sense. Last week, we released the list of dams that have been removed or are slated for removal in 2008 -- a total of 64 structures in 14 states. More Fort Covington Dam Removal (NY) One of the 64 dams to be removed this year is a deteriorated dam on the Salmon River that is a public safety hazard and contributes to local flooding. Stephanie Lindloff, senior director of river restoration at American Rivers, is serving as co-project manager for the removal, which began earlier this month. More American Rivers Outlines Priorities for State Water Infrastructure (PA) Under the direction of Governor Edward Rendell, a special task force has been working on recommendations for cost effective investment in the state’s water and sewer infrastructure. This month, American Rivers released three priorities that address critical issues like clean water and sustainable water infrastructure, which are not included in the task force’s recommendations. More Upcoming Deadlines On December 3, 2008, American Rivers and NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program River Grants are due. These grants provide funding for stream barrier removal projects. More On February 1, 2009, applications for the Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellowship are due. This fellowship is a one-year professional development opportunity for talented post-graduates pursuing careers as leaders in the field of conservation advocacy. More Our Pick: Paddle-to-the-Sea A classic children’s book, Paddle-to-the Sea is full of adventure, geography, and nature. It’s the tale of a Native American boy who longs to paddle from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, but instead sends a toy wooden canoe on the journey. Before the canoe’s send-off, he inscribes the message for those who will encounter the toy “Put me back in the water. I am ‘Paddle-to-the-Sea.’” In this incredible story, the canoe endures a long journey filled with danger and excitement, reaching the Atlantic Ocean four years later.  Purchase your copy today from Powells.com and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to American Rivers. River Quote of the Month   River Quotes are posted on our blog. 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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