Water wins!💧

✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!

✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!

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👏 We're grateful to Congressman Jeff Van Drew for his leadership in introducing the #DAMSAct! This bill ensures that high-hazard dams are addressed first, keeping communities and businesses safe.

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This week, American Rivers Action Fund joined the Hydropower Reform Coalition on Capitol Hill to meet with 40+ policymakers. Together, we urged members of Congress to put river health in the heart of our energy future. When hydropower is done right, rivers thrive and communities greatly benefit.

Supporting the Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chairs, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Houchin, American Rivers Action Fund and our partners fanned out over Capitol Hill today to build the caucus and advocate for the restoration of the Ohio River Basin.

Big win for Montana's rivers! 👏 Thank you Rep. Zinke for introducing the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act which safeguards nearly 100 miles of iconic Montana rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!

📞📲✍️ #ActNow — Contact your senators, express your love for public lands, and ask them to remove this provision from the budget reconciliation bill today!

We're proud to support legislation to progress the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and ensure clean water for fish, farms, and communities in Central Washington — now and into the future. 🐟 👏 Thanks to our partners, @governorferguson.bsky.social, and Sen. Judy Warnick for your unwavering support.

Our team was honored to welcome @mccollum.house.gov at today’s Capitol Hill briefing on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025. We’re grateful for your exemplary leadership in elevating the Mississippi River’s profile — healthy rivers power strong communities and economies.

Mismanagement and under-investment in the Tijuana River has created a public health crisis. 🔊Tell the Trump Administration to declare a national emergency and address the pollution in the Tijuana River now: act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...

The Mississippi's frequent and severe flooding is threatening lives and businesses, while the river’s health declines. 📢 Call on the Trump Administration to improve safeguards for river health and communities now: act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a...

America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025 is an urgent call to action.

“Pollution and extreme weather are putting our rivers, clean water, and public safety at risk." -Tom Kiernan, President and CEO, @americanrivers.bsky.social

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Public lands are essential for healthy rivers and clean drinking water! Thank you, @repemilyrandall.bsky.social (D-WA), for opposing budget reconciliation attempts to include the sale of public lands.

📸 Duckabush River, Washington | Jonathan Stumpf

Our team recently participated in the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) Hill Day, dedicating the day to engaging with members of Congress about policies aimed at safeguarding our environment and communities.

Deirdre Macnab of @americanrivers.bsky.social's Southwest River Council delivers a powerful message to Congress: keep public lands in federal hands and deliver strong protections for our nation's waterways. They're more than just scenery — they’re the foundation of our health and future:

Wonderful meeting with @repsuhas.bsky.social's office on the economic importance of the Chesapeake Bay Program! As partners with the Choose Clean Water Coalition, we can support thriving farming and fishing communities in Virginia while advancing critical river restoration efforts.

Wonderful meeting with @kaine.senate.gov and @markwarner.bsky.social offices on the economic importance of the Chesapeake Bay Program! As partners with Choose Clean Water Coalition, we support thriving farming and fishing communities in Virginia while advancing critical river restoration efforts.

American Rivers Action Fund staff and board extend our thanks to Montana Rep. Troy Downing for meeting with us in Washington, DC earlier this week to talk about the Headwaters Protection Act and other legislation affecting local rivers and outdoor recreation economy. #RiverLobbyDays

Big things in the works! 🏛️ @americanrivers.bsky.social Action Fund staff met with California Rep Jim Costa during #RiverActionDays on the future of the Headwaters Protection Act. Thank you Rep. Costa for your role in furthering our work to protect our nation's rivers and clean water.