For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Becca Marcott, Digital Marketing and Event Manager, River Network 503-617-0236 | bmarcott [@] rivernetwork.org See also rivernetwork.org and grandrapidswhitewater.org BOULDER, COLORADO – January 14, 2016 – River Network announced today that it will hold its 2017 “River Rally” in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 8-11, 2017. The annual… Read More ›
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A Big Year for the Clean Water Act
by River NetworkWay before I ever came to work at River Network, The Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual, written by my colleague Gayle Killam, was a well-worn favorite for me and continues to be my regular go-to guide for how the law works. So, as the landmark Clean Water Act turns 43, we thought a look at some of the changes over the past year that continue to affect the details of the law and how it’s implemented would be useful.
A Day Without Water
by River NetworkEven writing here from North Carolina where we’re under a flash flood watch following days of prolonged rain, a day without water isn’t so hard to imagine given that most of the state has been abnormally dry or under moderate drought lately. But take a second to imagine – what if there was really no water? No clean water to drink, no water with which to flush the toilet, nowhere to paddle and nowhere to swim? Water is essential and we wouldn’t last long, which is why the Value of Water Coalition is working to highlight the need to invest now in our water systems.
Clean Water Rule Finalized!
by River Network“So if when a first order stream and a first order stream come together they make a second order stream, what do you get when a second order stream and a second order stream come together?” I heard my scientist-husband ask my daughter. “A fourth order stream,” she responded like any arithmetic-focused kid. But what… Read More ›
Aligning Policies and Funding for Healthier Urban Creeks and Rivers
by River Network
Following up from my previous blog and our most recent issue of River Voices which focused on green infrastructure and urban rivers, it’s worth our time to look at the many components that factor into making green infrastructure a reality. How do we move from demonstration rain gardens to a comprehensive approach that can help create vibrant urban creeks and rivers?
Going Green For Clean Water
by River Network
It was pouring here in North Carolina the other day during a heavy afternoon storm. From my window I watched as the trees and ground got drenched while the water rolled right off of our roof. We live in a pretty wooded area and so lots of the rain is soaked up and used by… Read More ›
2015 River Heroes Award Winners
by River NetworkFive leaders from the river and water conservation community have been recognized by River Network for their exceptional personal and professional achievements in support of healthy rivers. The accomplishments being recognized include safeguarding Idaho’s rivers, improving the health of Seattle’s Duwamish River, protecting endangered Atlantic salmon, creating water management solutions for the Colorado River, and… Read More ›
