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✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
Grateful to Rep. Davids, @repstansbury.bsky.social, and @repgregstanton.bsky.social for their leadership in defending Tribal rights, cultural preservation, and Indigenous voices. Respecting Tribal sovereignty is essential to just federal policy. 🙌 #NativeVoices davids.house.gov/media/press-...
Reps. Davids, Stansbury, Stanton Demand Tribal Rights Be Respected After Proposed Hydropower Rule Sparks Opposition from Tribes
Recently, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) called on the Trump Administration to respect Tribal sovereignty and long‑standing government‑to‑g...
davids.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Grateful to Rep. Davids, @repstansbury.bsky.social, and @repgregstanton.bsky.social for their leadership in defending Tribal rights, cultural preservation, and Indigenous voices. Respecting Tribal sovereignty is essential to just federal policy. 🙌 #NativeVoices davids.house.gov/media/press-...
Grateful to @elfreth.house.gov for championing the NOAA Data Preservation Act! 🙌 Keeping hydrological + flood forecasting data transparent and accessible is essential for protecting river communities and strengthening public safety. elfreth.house.gov/media/press-...
Elfreth Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Crucial Data at NOAA for Severe Weather Prediction and Response
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced the bipartisan NOAA Data Preservation Act alongside Representati...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Grateful to @elfreth.house.gov for championing the NOAA Data Preservation Act! 🙌 Keeping hydrological + flood forecasting data transparent and accessible is essential for protecting river communities and strengthening public safety. elfreth.house.gov/media/press-...
👏 Huge thanks to Rep. Begich behind the NOAA Data Preservation Act.
Ensuring tools like National Water Map and Hydrologic Outlook remain available empowers communities to prepare for changing conditions. Proud to support this legislation for more resilient rivers! www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
Ensuring tools like National Water Map and Hydrologic Outlook remain available empowers communities to prepare for changing conditions. Proud to support this legislation for more resilient rivers! www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
👏 Huge thanks to Rep. Begich behind the NOAA Data Preservation Act.
Ensuring tools like National Water Map and Hydrologic Outlook remain available empowers communities to prepare for changing conditions. Proud to support this legislation for more resilient rivers! www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
Ensuring tools like National Water Map and Hydrologic Outlook remain available empowers communities to prepare for changing conditions. Proud to support this legislation for more resilient rivers! www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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👏 Thank you @repemilyrandall.bsky.social for working to protect the #WildOlympics!
I’m proud to see my bill with @murray.senate.gov — the Wild Olympics Wilderness & Wild and Scenic Rivers Act — have a hearing in the Senate. This is an important step towards protecting the remote wilderness we treasure while ensuring access.
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
👏 Thank you @repemilyrandall.bsky.social for working to protect the #WildOlympics!
🌊 Huge thank you to Rep. Houchin, Rep. Rulli, and Rep. Messmer for championing renewed legislation to safeguard the Ohio River Basin!
Protecting this vital waterway means healthier communities, stronger ecosystems, and economic growth across 15 states. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
Protecting this vital waterway means healthier communities, stronger ecosystems, and economic growth across 15 states. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🌊 Huge thank you to Rep. Houchin, Rep. Rulli, and Rep. Messmer for championing renewed legislation to safeguard the Ohio River Basin!
Protecting this vital waterway means healthier communities, stronger ecosystems, and economic growth across 15 states. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
Protecting this vital waterway means healthier communities, stronger ecosystems, and economic growth across 15 states. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
👏 Big thank you to @repmcgarvey.bsky.social, @deluzio.house.gov, & @repemiliasykes.bsky.social for reintroducing legislation to protect the Ohio River Basin! This bill will have a profound impact on the drinking water source for 25 million+ people across 15 states. mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-...
Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration | Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky's 3rd District
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Morgan McGarvey
mcgarvey.house.gov
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
👏 Big thank you to @repmcgarvey.bsky.social, @deluzio.house.gov, & @repemiliasykes.bsky.social for reintroducing legislation to protect the Ohio River Basin! This bill will have a profound impact on the drinking water source for 25 million+ people across 15 states. mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-...
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American Rivers is announcing its disapproval of the EPA’s new proposed definition of the WOTUS provision of the Clean Water Act.
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
American Rivers is announcing its disapproval of the EPA’s new proposed definition of the WOTUS provision of the Clean Water Act.
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
The rule would dramatically reduce the reasonable science-based protections used to protect our nation's waterways.
Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
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“The EPA is taking a big swipe at the Clean Water Act, our greatest tool for ensuring clean water nationwide. We implore them to reverse course.” -Leda Huta, Vice President of Government Relations, American Rivers
Read more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
Read more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
American Rivers Concerned EPA’s New Proposed Clean Water Act Rule Will Damage Wetlands, Increase Flood Risk
American Rivers is today announcing its disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposed definition of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) provision of the Clean Water Act.
www.americanrivers.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“The EPA is taking a big swipe at the Clean Water Act, our greatest tool for ensuring clean water nationwide. We implore them to reverse course.” -Leda Huta, Vice President of Government Relations, American Rivers
Read more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
Read more: www.americanrivers.org/media-item/a...
💧Water wins in Texas and Idaho!
“These wins will make life better in Texas and Idaho, and they provide a blueprint for actions other cities and states can take to protect their water wealth.” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers Action Fund www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
“These wins will make life better in Texas and Idaho, and they provide a blueprint for actions other cities and states can take to protect their water wealth.” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers Action Fund www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
Water wins big on election day — American Rivers Action Fund
www.americanriversactionfund.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
💧Water wins in Texas and Idaho!
“These wins will make life better in Texas and Idaho, and they provide a blueprint for actions other cities and states can take to protect their water wealth.” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers Action Fund www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
“These wins will make life better in Texas and Idaho, and they provide a blueprint for actions other cities and states can take to protect their water wealth.” -Heather Taylor-Miesle, American Rivers Action Fund www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
Water wins!💧
✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Water wins!💧
✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
✔️ TX voters approved $1B/yr over 20yrs investment in water & rivers – largest state-based ballot initiative for water in the country!
✔️ Boise voters approved $11M levy supplying funding for clean water, rivers, & parks!
🎉 Learn more: www.americanriversactionfund.org/water-wins-b...
Texas wastes 186B gallons annually from leaky pipes. We can't afford this. Prop 4 invests $1B yearly to fix infrastructure & protect resources with existing funds. Let's secure our water future.
Texans, don't sit this election out. Voting closes tomorrow: voteforprop4.com
Texans, don't sit this election out. Voting closes tomorrow: voteforprop4.com
Texas Water Fund
Learn how Proposition 4 would help the state invest in repairing aging infrastructure, conserving natural resources, and ensuring safe, reliable water for Texas communities.
voteforprop4.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Texas wastes 186B gallons annually from leaky pipes. We can't afford this. Prop 4 invests $1B yearly to fix infrastructure & protect resources with existing funds. Let's secure our water future.
Texans, don't sit this election out. Voting closes tomorrow: voteforprop4.com
Texans, don't sit this election out. Voting closes tomorrow: voteforprop4.com
Texas loses 186B gallons yearly from leaking pipes. Texans can’t afford to waste water or money. Prop 4 invests in aging infrastructure and protecting water resources without raising taxes.
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Vote Prop 4! voteforprop4.com
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Vote Prop 4! voteforprop4.com
Texas Water Fund
Learn how Proposition 4 would help the state invest in repairing aging infrastructure, conserving natural resources, and ensuring safe, reliable water for Texas communities.
voteforprop4.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Texas loses 186B gallons yearly from leaking pipes. Texans can’t afford to waste water or money. Prop 4 invests in aging infrastructure and protecting water resources without raising taxes.
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Vote Prop 4! voteforprop4.com
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Vote Prop 4! voteforprop4.com
Texas’ natural beauty depends on clean, reliable water. Prop 4 invests existing state funds in water infrastructure yearly — protecting our rivers without raising taxes.
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Learn more & Vote YES on Prop 4: voteforprop4.com
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Learn more & Vote YES on Prop 4: voteforprop4.com
Texas Water Fund
Learn how Proposition 4 would help the state invest in repairing aging infrastructure, conserving natural resources, and ensuring safe, reliable water for Texas communities.
voteforprop4.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Texas’ natural beauty depends on clean, reliable water. Prop 4 invests existing state funds in water infrastructure yearly — protecting our rivers without raising taxes.
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Learn more & Vote YES on Prop 4: voteforprop4.com
🗳 Early voting: Now-Oct 31
📅 Election Day: Nov 4
Learn more & Vote YES on Prop 4: voteforprop4.com
Texas loses 186 BILLION gallons of water yearly to leaks. Without action, Texas faces severe shortages and 750K+ lost jobs by 2030. Prop 4 invests in fixing water systems without increasing taxes.
📢 Don’t sit this election out. Learn more: www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
📢 Don’t sit this election out. Learn more: www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
Texas’ water infrastructure needs voter support for Proposition 4
It provides the tools to invest in infrastructure, conservation and long-term planning.
www.expressnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Texas loses 186 BILLION gallons of water yearly to leaks. Without action, Texas faces severe shortages and 750K+ lost jobs by 2030. Prop 4 invests in fixing water systems without increasing taxes.
📢 Don’t sit this election out. Learn more: www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
📢 Don’t sit this election out. Learn more: www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
Great explanation from Texas State Senator Charles Perry about why he's sponsored legislation to provide a billion dollars per year for water infrastructure and better water management across the state. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...
State senator: Here’s why Texas needs $1 billion per year for water
State Senator Charles Perry writes in support of Prop 4, which would dedicate $1 billion per year to the Texas Water Fund for the next 20 years.
www.dallasnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Great explanation from Texas State Senator Charles Perry about why he's sponsored legislation to provide a billion dollars per year for water infrastructure and better water management across the state. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...
Our nation's aging water systems continue to face growing risks. New Water Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability Act by Rep. Valadao, Rep. Van Drew, & Rep. Mast offers a bipartisan solution to protect our water infrastructure!
💧Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
💧Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
Carbajal, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Water Infrastructure
2331 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
carbajal.house.gov
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Our nation's aging water systems continue to face growing risks. New Water Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability Act by Rep. Valadao, Rep. Van Drew, & Rep. Mast offers a bipartisan solution to protect our water infrastructure!
💧Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
💧Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
We're proud to join Rep. Carbajal, @reptroycarter.bsky.social, and a bipartisan coalition in introducing the Water Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability Act to upgrade drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems while safeguarding rivers!
🚰 Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
🚰 Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
Carbajal, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Water Infrastructure
2331 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
carbajal.house.gov
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We're proud to join Rep. Carbajal, @reptroycarter.bsky.social, and a bipartisan coalition in introducing the Water Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability Act to upgrade drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems while safeguarding rivers!
🚰 Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
🚰 Read more: carbajal.house.gov/news/documen...
👏 We're grateful to Congressman Jeff Van Drew for his leadership in introducing the #DAMSAct! This bill ensures that high-hazard dams are addressed first, keeping communities and businesses safe.
Read more: vandrew.house.gov/news/documen...
Read more: vandrew.house.gov/news/documen...
September 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
👏 We're grateful to Congressman Jeff Van Drew for his leadership in introducing the #DAMSAct! This bill ensures that high-hazard dams are addressed first, keeping communities and businesses safe.
Read more: vandrew.house.gov/news/documen...
Read more: vandrew.house.gov/news/documen...
This week, American Rivers Action Fund joined the Hydropower Reform Coalition on Capitol Hill to meet with 40+ policymakers. Together, we urged members of Congress to put river health in the heart of our energy future. When hydropower is done right, rivers thrive and communities greatly benefit.
September 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This week, American Rivers Action Fund joined the Hydropower Reform Coalition on Capitol Hill to meet with 40+ policymakers. Together, we urged members of Congress to put river health in the heart of our energy future. When hydropower is done right, rivers thrive and communities greatly benefit.
Supporting the Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chairs, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Houchin, American Rivers Action Fund and our partners fanned out over Capitol Hill today to build the caucus and advocate for the restoration of the Ohio River Basin.
September 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Supporting the Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chairs, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Houchin, American Rivers Action Fund and our partners fanned out over Capitol Hill today to build the caucus and advocate for the restoration of the Ohio River Basin.
Big win for Montana's rivers! 👏 Thank you Rep. Zinke for introducing the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act which safeguards nearly 100 miles of iconic Montana rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!
July 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Big win for Montana's rivers! 👏 Thank you Rep. Zinke for introducing the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act which safeguards nearly 100 miles of iconic Montana rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!
FEMA's BRIC program helps communities nationwide access funding for hazard mitigation and resilient infrastructure. 👏 Thank you Rep. Edwards and @repscfigures.bsky.social for strengthening this program and increasing access for the most at-risk communities. www.alreporter.com/2025/07/23/r...
Rep. Figures unveils BRIC Act to boost rural disaster funding
The bipartisan bill would reform FEMA's aid formula to prioritize vulnerable states.
www.alreporter.com
July 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
FEMA's BRIC program helps communities nationwide access funding for hazard mitigation and resilient infrastructure. 👏 Thank you Rep. Edwards and @repscfigures.bsky.social for strengthening this program and increasing access for the most at-risk communities. www.alreporter.com/2025/07/23/r...
In North Carolina, 41 state regulated dams failed or were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and we need funding to remove these hazards before the next storm comes.
#TakeAction below & tell the NC Senate to keep the funding for dam removal in HB1012! mountaintrue.org/nc-senate-da...
#TakeAction below & tell the NC Senate to keep the funding for dam removal in HB1012! mountaintrue.org/nc-senate-da...
Take Action: Tell NC Senate to Keep Funding for Dam Removal in HB1012 - Disaster Recovery Part II – MountainTrue
The North Carolina General Assembly is finally taking steps toward disaster relief for Western NC after Hurricane Helene. HB47, a $500M bill, is on the House’s agenda—but will it get Senate approval? ...
mountaintrue.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In North Carolina, 41 state regulated dams failed or were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and we need funding to remove these hazards before the next storm comes.
#TakeAction below & tell the NC Senate to keep the funding for dam removal in HB1012! mountaintrue.org/nc-senate-da...
#TakeAction below & tell the NC Senate to keep the funding for dam removal in HB1012! mountaintrue.org/nc-senate-da...
📞📲✍️ #ActNow — Contact your senators, express your love for public lands, and ask them to remove this provision from the budget reconciliation bill today!
June 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📞📲✍️ #ActNow — Contact your senators, express your love for public lands, and ask them to remove this provision from the budget reconciliation bill today!
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#MostEndangeredRivers: For over a century, toxic waste and raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River Valley, choking the river with pollution. Help address the public health crisis on the Tijuana River below - @aractionfund.bsky.social: act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...
Protect the Tijuana River Watershed
ACT NOW: Urge the Trump Administration to declare a national emergency for the water pollution and public health crisis on the Tijuana River. #MostEndangeredRivers
act.americanrivers.org
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#MostEndangeredRivers: For over a century, toxic waste and raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River Valley, choking the river with pollution. Help address the public health crisis on the Tijuana River below - @aractionfund.bsky.social: act.americanrivers.org/page/81929/a...