The importance of protecting rivers
Most people think of rivers as just attractions for recreation, but it wasn’t until I volunteered with American Rivers that I realized how necessary they are to sustaining life and...
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The Homeplace of my Heart
Growing up in a small suburban town just north of Chattanooga, TN didn’t provide much in terms of entertainment for an adventurous little boy like myself. Video games and movies...
Learn MoreThe Altamaha River Swim of 1997
The mighty Altamaha, aka the little Amazon. The largest free flowing river east of the Mississippi and Georgia’s greatest natural resource. It’s delta is one of the largest on the...
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Our family makes this special one day trip to Tallulah River in Georgia. I want to make sure it remains crystal clear for future generations.
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No matter where you find yourself, you can be sure to find soul in a region. These old souls transcend borders and boundaries. These regions came before lines were drawn...
Learn MoreScenic Rivanna River, Central Virginia
The Rivanna River in Central Virginia is a 50-mile river. The first designated as Scenic by Virginia’s Scenic River program. Each year a few of us paddle the entire length...
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Rivers taught me how to swim
I learned how to swim in the Anacostia River! Every river must be fishable and swimmable, for all generations. Everyone has the right to a healthy river.
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Rivers benefit us all
My favorite river memory would involve the restoration of an 88-mile river. But in addition, they also created an 88-mile River Trail alongside the river. The Big, Little, and Coal...
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