Ever heard of GenX – and, not the post-baby boom generation Gen X – but the chemical contaminant? Neither had I really – until sometime in the last year or so when it was discovered in the drinking water supply of several communities in North Carolina, the state where I live. The chemical was found… Read More ›
It’s hard to believe that two weeks have already passed since we were with 450 clean water protectors from across the country at River Rally 2018. River Rally has so much to offer – learning, networking, celebrating – and an opportunity to take action. At this year’s River Rally Action Station we had the opportunity… Read More ›
This October marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. In the past half century, over 12,000 miles of 200+ rivers have been designated wild and scenic, affording extra protection to some of the country’s most spectacular and valued river stretches. Federal agencies are tasked with managing these… Read More ›
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico, wiping out nearly all public access to power, water, health facilities, and supermarkets. Before Hurricane Maria made landfall in 2017, Puerto Rico was already struggling with environmental issues, and it was clear that the problems were tied to social and economic issues…. Read More ›
April 27, 2018 [Boulder, Colorado] – River Network, the foremost national nonprofit connecting water-focused groups, will launch Who Is Protecting Your Water?, an interactive, searchable map of thousands of organizations, agencies, and Indigenous communities protecting water across the U.S. The map will launch in beta at River Rally (Olympic Valley, California, April 29–May 2, 2018), the… Read More ›
April 20, 2018 [Boulder, Colo.] – Six leaders have been recognized by national nonprofit organization River Network for exceptional achievements in river and water protection and restoration. Since 2001, River Network has recognized over 80 individuals with River Hero Awards, which honor transformative work on a particular river or geography. Letters of support from community… Read More ›
April 20, 2018 [Boulder, Colorado] – Four leaders have been chosen for recognition by the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN), a partnership of the national nonprofits River Network and Groundwork USA. The Urban Waters Learning Network Awards, sponsored by the U.S. EPA, celebrate significant achievements of individuals who have improved urban waterways and revitalized the… Read More ›
Around this time last year, I was asked to give a presentation on environmental issues at a workshop being held by Georgia Women (and Those Who Stand With Us). The session’s focus was on cuts the new administration was proposing to US environmental programs and what could be done about it. The news was bleak:… Read More ›
From the trout filled waters of Michigan’s Au Sable River, to the Amargosa—flowing mirage-like through the Mojave Desert, national wild and scenic rivers are shining examples of the waterways that course through the country. As the Wild & Scenic Rivers (WSR) Act turns 50 this October, River Network and many others are celebrating the Act’s… Read More ›
March 20, 2018 [Boulder, Colorado] – River Rally 2018 will take place at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, California, from April 29–May 2, 2018. Now in its 19th year, River Rally is a national conference hosted annually by River Network. It connects, educates, and celebrates people standing up for healthier rivers and… Read More ›
March 20, 2018 [Boulder, Colorado] – River Rally 2018, the annual gathering of water protectors and conservationists hosted annually by River Network, will take place at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, California, April 29–May 2, 2018. The Wild & Scenic Rivers Act turns 50 this October, and River Rally 2018 will celebrate… Read More ›
Is your organization looking to launch initiatives or events that engage community around the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act? To aid in the planning and execution of anniversary events, River Network is offering financial support to a limited number of grassroots organizations. River Network will provide 2-3 small grants ($3,000 –… Read More ›
During River Network’s annual conference River Rally (May 2017) the Trump Administration was taking public comment on which environmental regulations it should eliminate. It was perfect timing to ask our nationwide network of community water advocates to let the Administration know that they want regulations to protect people, not polluters. We mailed in hundreds of… Read More ›
