American Rivers Announces Several Successful Dam Removals
 The last week of June was a tremendous week for dam removal and river restoration! American Rivers was awarded $4 million in economic stimulus funding for our Patapsco River dam removal project in Maryland. We also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Edwards Dam removal on Maine’s Kennebec River, which revitalized fisheries, recreation, and local businesses, and we kicked off four other dam removal projects in New York, North Carolina, and Washington. 
America’s Most Endangered Rivers: Continuing the Fight to Save the #1 River
 On the eve of Interior Secretary Salazar’s visit to drought-stricken Fresno, CA, American Rivers called for an overhaul of water management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin river system to meet the twin needs of water supply and ecosystem health, and save the nation’s #1 Most Endangered River.
Calling for a Stronger Climate Change Bill to Help Prepare for Climate Impacts
 American Rivers called on Congress to strengthen and pass climate change legislation that significantly reduces carbon emissions and includes so-called adaptation measures that will help communities and wildlife prepare for the floods, droughts, waterborne diseases, and other impacts that will accompany a changing climate.
American Rivers Launches Two New South Carolina Blue Trails
 American Rivers celebrated the official dedication of South Carolina’s Wateree River Blue Trail and kicked off a new campaign to create a blue trail on the Waccamaw River. The Waccamaw River Blue Trail will protect clean water while promoting recreation and sustainable economic development.
Help Your Community -- Organize a River Cleanup
 Each year, an appalling amount of trash finds its way into our nation’s rivers and streams. You can help clean up your hometown river by participating in the National River Cleanup™ program, sponsored by American Rivers. If organizers register their local river cleanup with American Rivers, they will receive a cleanup kit containing t-shirts, snacks and trash bags for each registered cleanup.
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