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Written by River News Now
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Building on recent success securing an unprecedented $6 billion for clean water and green infrastructure in the federal economic recovery package, American Rivers testified today at a Congressional Field Hearing in Philadelphia to demonstrate how 21st century clean water solutions can benefit communities and local economies.
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American Rivers, Takes Leadership Role Working with Senate to Secure Infrastructure Improvements

Written by River News Now
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Washington, DC - American Rivers today applauded the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for passing the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S.1005), a bill the nation’s leading river conservation organization says is a step toward bringing America’s water infrastructure into the 21st century, despite falling short in key areas.
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Flint River Given "Water to Watch" Designation

Written by Jenny Hoffner, American Rivers
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Atlanta, Georgia - In a positive move for the Flint River, named the second Most Endangered River in the nation by American Rivers in April because of the threat of new dams, the National Fish Habitat Action Plan today designated the Flint as one of ten “Waters to Watch”. The designation could bring funding for key habitat protection and restoration projects.
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Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar On the Passing of Park Superintendent Brian O’Neill

Written by River News Now
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Washington, DC - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued the following statement regarding the death yesterday of Brian O’Neill, longtime superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the San Francisco Bay area of California.
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Upp Technology, Inc. Helps Fight Red River Flood

Written by BusinessWire
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Downers Grove, Illinois - During the Red River Valley flood, consultants working at Noridian Administrative Services through Upp Technology of Downers Grove, Illinois, spent hours volunteering in Fargo-Moorhead.
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Water Infrastructure Financing Act is Step in Right Direction for Clean Water

Written by River News Now
Saturday, 09 May 2009
Washington, DC - American Rivers today applauded the Senate introduction of the Water Infrastructure Financing Act, a bill the nation’s leading river conservation organization says is an important step toward bringing America’s water infrastructure into the 21st century, despite falling short in key areas.
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Selecting The Right River Cruise - Travel Sense

Written by NAPSI
Sunday, 03 May 2009
Page, Arizona - Experts say river cruising is making waves in the travel industry for a number of reasons. One is the intimate travel experience it offers. River cruise ships typically host no more than 200 people, affording travelers the attention many desire on vacation.
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American Rivers Responds to Contamination in North Carolina Yadkin River Basin

Written by River News Now
Sunday, 03 May 2009
Albemarie, North Carolina - “We are very concerned about the contamination of the Yadkin River basin that has come to light over the past several months. The fact that the state of North Carolina posted a fish consumption advisory in February for Badin Lake, which serves as Albemarle’s drinking water supply and is a major recreation hotspot, is extremely troubling.
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EPA Files Voluntary Remand Motion of Desert Rock Energy Facility Air Permit

Written by River News Now
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Farmington, New Mexico - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a motion with its Environmental Appeals Board for a voluntary remand of the air permit issued for the Desert Rock Energy Facility, which would be located on the Navajo Nation approximately 25 miles southwest of Farmington, New Mexico, in the Four Corners area.
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