Take Action - Don't Raise the Dam and Flood the Merced River

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A very important action alert from American Rivers.

The Merced River is in danger from a bill trying to de-designate it as a protected Wild and Scenic river in order to raise a dam.

The bill [HR 934] would mark the first time a federal Wild and Scenic River is essentially de-designated for the purpose of raising a dam. It's a terrible precedent that could affect Wild and Scenic Rivers everywhere — and we need to stop it.

Please take action today

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Don't Let the Chattahoochee Run Dry

Photo: Carl Donohue

The Chattahoochee River, that flows through Atlanta, recently made the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®. Patagonia is helping shine a national spotlight on two boondoggle dam/reservoir proposals that are far too expensive and would harm clean water supplies, recreation, an outstanding trout fishery and wildlife habitat.

Take action and urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny permits for these dams and reservoirs.

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American Rivers launches The Anglers Fund

American Rivers is angling for your dollars.

A new initiative launched by American Rivers is engaging anglers across the country in the effort to protect and restore rivers.

Through an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you will be joining a group of like-minded anglers who are dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring the places we fish.

Anglers Fund members receive a variety of benefits including exclusive opportunities to join American Rivers conservation experts on special fishing excursions, as well as briefings on fisheries conservation work.

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Volunteer at a River Cleanup Near You!

View National River Cleanup®: Upcoming Events in a larger map

Find an upcoming river clean up near you with this map from American Rivers.

What the northeast calls a brook, the west coast calls a slough

Check out this map from American Rivers that highlights the different names regions of the U.S. give to streams.

LINK (Via:Get Outdoors)

Viper to Join Elwha Dam Removal Celebration

Tom Skerritt will join Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and other dignitaries at the official dam removal ceremony at Elwha Dam on September 17. If you have a question for Tom you can ask in the comments section of the American Rivers blog post.

LINK (Via: American Rivers)