Across the vast, rugged landscapes of the American West, a quiet consensus has been building for over a decade. While political discourse in Washington, D.C., […]
Category: Water Conservation and Advocacy
The River’s Advocate: Tillie Walton and the Fight to Preserve Our Liquid Lifeblood
In an era defined by climate volatility, dwindling water supplies, and the encroachment of industrial development, the rivers of the American West face an existential […]
The Pulse of the Pacific: Why Devereux Slough is More Than Just a Campus Backdrop
For the thousands of students, faculty, and staff who traverse the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus each day, the horizon is dominated by […]
Reconnecting the Lifeline: Restoring the San Joaquin River’s Lost Floodplains
In California’s Central Valley, a river can appear deceptively healthy while effectively starving. The San Joaquin River, a winding artery of life that cuts through […]
The Ticking Clock: America’s Hidden Infrastructure Crisis
In the serene, rolling landscape of the Catskill Mountains, a silent threat looms over the local community. The Lake Jefferson Dam, a century-old structure that […]
A River Reclaimed: How the Teton Valley is Redefining Western Water Stewardship
By Justin Hayes | May 29, 2026 For many in the American West, the Teton River is a symbol of resilience. While the date June […]
Celebrating the Lifeblood of the Nation: A Milestone Year for American River Conservation
By Alice Broderick | June 18, 2026 As the summer solstice approaches, the lengthening days offer a renewed invitation to engage with the natural world. […]
The Forever Crisis: Uncertainty Returns to North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Basin as EPA Proposes PFAS Rollbacks
By Donna Myers | July 2, 2026 For the communities lining the banks of North Carolina’s Cape Fear River, the promise of a future free […]
Rivers at a Crossroads: Five Essential Actions for World Nature Conservation Day 2026
By Alice Broderick | July 23, 2026 As the global community approaches World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, the urgency of protecting our nation’s […]
