American Rivers

For 50 years, American Rivers has been a leader in protecting and restoring rivers throughout the country: helping partners protect vital habitat; working with communities to reduce river pollution; securing policies to ensure we all have clean, abundant water; driving solutions that reduce the risk of floods; working to remove unnecessary dams; and strengthening a river movement that adds power to all this work. (Substrategy: Freshwater Conservation)

Founded in 1992, the Hydropower Reform Coalition (a fiscally sponsored project of American Rivers), is a diverse consortium of more than 160 national, regional, and local conservation and recreation organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers affected by hydropower dams. Working together, the coalition has protected or restored thousands of river miles, thousands of acres of watershed land, and countless opportunities for boating, fishing, and other recreational experiences. (Substrategy: Advance Conservation Protections.)