Oct 29, 2021Delaware River Stories: An interview with the Delaware Nature SocietyFaces of Rivers: A profile series from American Rivers — This interview is part of the American Rivers’ Delaware River Stories Series and is a compilation of conversations with multiple Delaware Nature Society staff, who work statewide in Delaware. American Rivers: On July 22nd, 2021 Governor John Carney signed into law House Bill 200, The Clean Water for Delaware Act…Rivers7 min read
Sep 3, 2021Lessons from Hurricane IdaWe need to reduce flood vulnerability for all — This post is by Eileen Shader, Director, River Restoration at @americanrivers. It originally appeared on our blog. On Sunday, sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, Hurricane Ida roared ashore in Louisiana, with enough power to reverse the flow of the Mississippi River. Thankfully, unlike during Katrina…Climate Change7 min read
Jul 20, 2021Faces of Rivers: Sage Martin, Executive Director of Mountainfilm FestivalFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — Outside my back door is a locals’ trail that drops down across a small creek, and then weaves through raspberry patches and aspen stands to the edge of the Keystone Gorge. The trail drops abruptly down to the San Miguel River, crosses a creaky footbridge and curls up the steep…Rivers3 min read
Jul 20, 2021Faces of Rivers: Sarah Tingey, Co-owner of Alpacka RaftFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — I feel incredibly fortunate to live here in the desert Southwest, which is home to many beautiful red rock rivers. The San Juan River, in our backyard in the Four Corners region, is a hidden gem. I am so thankful to call the San Juan one of my ‘home’ rivers. …Rivers2 min read
Jul 20, 2021Faces of Rivers: Peter Metcalf, Founder and Former CEO of Black Diamond EquipmentFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — Utah is blessed to have some of the most diverse, spectacular and iconic natural landscapes in America. One of my favorite ways to explore these landscapes is on the water. A few years ago, I spent several nights with my family and close friends on the Green River, deep in…Rivers2 min read
Apr 12, 2021Faces of Rivers: Jo-Ellen Darcy, former Assistant Secretary of the Army, Civil WorksFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — Jo-Ellen Darcy has worked in the world of water for 25 years, as Senate staff on the Environment and Public Works Committee and then as the civilian head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Obama administration. …Climate Change6 min read
Apr 1, 2021Faces of Rivers: Amy S. Martin, Photographer, Grand CanyonFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — If we are fortunate in this lifetime, we might find a singular place that fills our cup time after time. These are the places that, if we surrender to experiencing them wholly, keep us curious, keep us dreaming and reflexively draw us back. My story with the Grand Canyon began…Grand Canyon8 min read
Mar 31, 2021Faces of Rivers: Gabe Vasquez, Las Cruces City CouncilorFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — What’s your Gila River story?Rivers4 min read
Feb 26, 2021Faces of Rivers: Colleen Cooley, Navajo NationFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — Colleen, thanks so much for taking the time to talk today. Can you introduce yourself to our audience? When I introduce myself in my language, that’s who I am. I represent myself, my family, and my four clans. That’s where I come from. And, truly, that is all that matters…Rivers5 min read
Dec 10, 2020Faces of Rivers: John Banks, Penobscot NationFaces of Rivers is an ongoing profile series from American Rivers — For Indigenous Peoples who have lived on and cared for their lands and waters for thousands of years, rivers are a source of identity, life and community. …Environment5 min read
