No matter who you are or where you live, we all need clean, safe, reliable drinking water. It’s a basic need and a human right. And most of our water comes from rivers.  A Republican president, Richard Nixon, created the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 through executive order.   In his State of the Union address […] The post Keeping pollution out of your water: the EPA  appeared first on ..read more

It might seem obvious to state that the Clean Water Act (CWA), established in 1972, is critical to the drinking supply of millions of Americans. After all, this fundamental U.S. law is specifically tasked with reducing water pollution and protecting the nation’s water resources. Unfortunately, the incoming administration is very focused on deregulation, and polluters […] The post Keeping pollution out of your water: How the Clean Water Act protects your water  appeared first on ..read more

It’s hard to watch the news of the destructive fires in southern California without despairing for the safety and well-being of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. Our hearts go out to all of you, as well as our impacted partners and supporters. Today, many are rightly focused on the urgent need to protect themselves […] The post What comes after the fires in southern California? appeared first on ..read more

It’s said a picture is worth a thousand words. That adage could not be more true than in what we see right now – viral images of a Southern Resident orca carrying her recently deceased newborn daughter around the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest. It’s the second time in recent years that the mother […] The post What Now for the Orca and the Snake? appeared first on ..read more

Jimmy Carter loved rivers. He grew up fishing as a child in Georgia, and later in life became an avid paddler. As Governor of Georgia, Carter was instrumental in securing protections for the Chattahoochee River. As President, he played a key role in strengthening the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and securing federal protection […] The post President Jimmy, A True River Hero appeared first on ..read more

In the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, the Watauga River is remembering its path. From its headwaters at Grandfather Mountain, it winds through forests and over rocky banks before flowing into Watauga Lake in eastern Tennessee. For over 150 years, Shull’s Mill Dam stood as a concrete barrier across these waters, a remnant of […] The post Undamming Hope: A Watauga River Restoration appeared first on ..read more

The road to recovery is slow after powerful storms like Hurricane Helene and Milton which left devastating destruction across the southeast. As we reel from the lives lost and the sheer scope of the damage, many of us are now also grappling with the new realities of the climate crisis that played out before us […] The post Dedicated Recovery Funding is Needed Now for Western North Carolina’s Damaged River Infrastructure appeared first on ..read more

Our collective fight for justice is ongoing and long from over, but with the strength and leadership of community, change is possible. This drives my work. And this is the foundation of thought for America’s Most Endangered Rivers®.  America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024 emphasizes urgent threats to clean water across the nation. By amplifying […] The post Communities Continue to Fight to Protect America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024 appeared first on ..read more

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is celebrating 50 years! The act was signed into law in 1974 to protect public health by enforcing national standards for drinking water quality. Clean water is a basic human right and is essential to all life. Fun fact: more than half the country gets its drinking water from […] The post Celebrating 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act appeared first on ..read more

The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act reached a major milestone on November 19 when it advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on a 10-9 party-line vote. Despite the fact that the bill enjoys overwhelming support from Montanans across the political spectrum, Montana’s junior Senator, Steve Daines, voted against it, saying it […] The post Montana River Bill makes it to the U.S. Senate Floor appeared first on ..read more