News from American Rivers

We’re experiencing a baby boom here at American Rivers, so it’s a good time for a run-down of potential river-themed baby names. Of course there’s the obvious “River” but there are also opportunities for creativity (just remember that your child has to live with this name for the rest of his/her life). Guaranteed none of these are on most popular baby names list!

The 2012 Rachel Carson contest will focus on water, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The scientist and author, Rachel Carson, is the inspiration of the EPA’s Rachel Carson intergenerational contest.

Under the EPA’s updated recommendations for water quality for waters where people swim, your chances of getting sick are still 1 in 28.

Under the EPA’s updated recommendations for water quality for waters where people swim, your chances of getting sick are still 1 in 28.

Monthly blog series from AR’s Government Relations staff summarizing Congressional action on river and water legislation.

Second video on the Year of the River. The restoration of Washington's White Salmon River begins on October 26, when a hole will be blasted at the base of Condit Dam. Removing the outdated 125-foot tall dam will restore the health of the river and habitat for salmon and steelhead.

Help American Rivers meet our goal of removing 100 outdated, unsafe dams in 2012. Take action today, and learn more about dam removal through Patagonia’s Our Common Waters campaign.

In honor of World Wetland Day, I’d like to highlight one underappreciated wetland type which happens to be a personal favorite of mine. Being a southern salamander lover, Carolina Bays have always been a fascination.

Clean Water Act permits are a critical tool to protecting and restoring our rivers. The Department of Ecology in Washington is reviewing and updating its permits to control polluted runoff, one of the primary sources of pollution to the Puget Sound.

People Magazine features story about fracking and clean water threats

River recreation and travel don’t freeze up after summer vacation season. Here’s a look at five rivers that remain active and enjoyable during the winter months and what American Rivers is doing to save these special places.