American Rivers is a national environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers across the United States. Founded in 1973, its mission is to ensure clean water and healthy rivers for people and nature by combining river conservation, floodplain protection, and water supply advocacy.
Water quality protection, river restoration, dam removal, floodplain conservation, climate resilience, infrastructure investment for water systems, and environmental protection policies related to clean water and watershed management.
Primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and government grants.
Works in partnership with local watershed groups, conservation organizations, environmental coalitions, and community stakeholders nationwide.
Non-profit organization
