If it can be said that it takes a village to raise a child – meaning that it takes more than just the parents to develop a young person into a happy and productive adult – the same could be said for protecting our natural environments. It takes more than just one organization or one community to protect our open spaces and river environments – it requires a collaboration that accepts many hands.
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Are you looking for examples of how your community can use your local river trail as a new source for economic development? Join us on February 17th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive deeper into how local communities and governments have promoted tourism and increased economic development through river recreation and conservation initiatives.
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The Waccamaw River and the Waccamaw River Blue Trail experienced a banner year in 2014! Not only did supporters and partners on the Waccamaw River work to promote recreation and access along the river but they also worked to protect these critical lands and water for generations to come! Read more…
Did you miss our social media webinar featuring Devin Dotson and Jeff Wiedner, American Rivers’ social media experts? Read more…
Last week Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell designated the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail and the Huron River Water Trail as the 17th and 18th trails of the National Water Trails System! Congratulations to the partners and supporters that have worked so hard to develop, promote and sustain such amazing water trails! Read more…
Today’s post is by guest author Susan Culp, Verde River project coordinator
In the Verde River Valley, we rang in the New Year with a rare treat – a winter storm that brought a steady, beautiful snowfall, with accumulations measuring over a foot throughout many parts of northern Arizona. Read more…
A float trip on the Upper Colorado is an amazing experience – whether you are an angler plying for hungry trout or a rafter out on a summer day with a group of friends, the stretch from State Bridge to Dotsero in central Colorado is an adventure you will never forget. But due to the patchwork of private and public lands, camp options can often be tricky to figure out, and if the river is busy, a challenge to have enough spots for everyone.
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I think it is safe to say the majority of us utilize social media in both our work life and our personal life. Whether it is simply sharing a cool photo or video or providing more information on the work you are doing like sharing a river map or tips about recreation from local users, social media has allowed us to network with a much wider audience. However – social media can be confusing. What is the best platform to use? How can you encourage followers to “like” you and share your posts?
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Today’s blog is a guest post by Howard Bridgman.
It was a beautiful crisp November afternoon; the tide was full – just beginning to ebb – as our group followed the river downstream. We paddled past Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in view of the tabby fort that protected the river during the Revolutionary War. Read more…
Did you miss our community stakeholder engagement webinar featuring Christine Ellis, river advocate for the Waccamaw River? View it today to learn ways to increase participation in your stakeholder group, while having engaging and meaningful conversations to further recreation and river conservation along your local river. Read more…
