In June, American Rivers released a new report, A Guide to Sustainable Recreation Management Planning Report. Learn more about the report and how you can implement a recreation management plan in your community! Read more…
In June, American Rivers released a new report, A Guide to Sustainable Recreation Management Planning Report. Learn more about the report and how you can implement a recreation management plan in your community! Read more…
Today’s post is a guest blog by Susan Culp, our Verde River Coordinator.
The Verde River in the spring is a lovely place. As the riparian corridor leafs out, migratory birds begin to arrive, with a chorus of warbling and singing to attract mates ensues. Read more…
Did you know 2016 is the 100th Anniversary of the National Parks Service? Created 1916, the National Park Service began it’s journey to protect amazing landscapes across the U.S. and promote outdoor recreation for families and kids. Read more…
Join us for our October webinar on Tuesday, October 27th at 3 pm ET/1 pm M. We will learn more about Prepare to Launch! Guidelines for Assessing, Designing, and Building Launch Sites for Carry-in Watercraft. Corita Waters and Lelia Mellen with the National Park Service will lead a 30 minute engaging presentation. Read more…
What is better than a Saturday on the River! Join American Rivers, Charleston Waterkeeper, Charleston Kayak Company, and Freehouse Brewery this Saturday, September 19th and help clean up the Scenic Ashley River as a part of our 2015 Ashley River cleanup! This event will take part across multiple sites on the Ashley River and is open to the general public.
The National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) staff is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2016 assistance program to help communities plan to improve parks, establish trails, access rivers, and protect special places this year. Read more…
Trails have tremendous benefits for local communities. Not only do they connect towns with their rivers, streams and surrounding lands, but they also enhance the local quality of life through positive impacts to health, economy and environment. Earlier this year, Headwaters Economics released the Trails Benefits Library, a comprehensive database of studies on the positive impacts of trails, especially in small or medium-sized towns and rural areas. Read more…
It’s the best time of year again – river season! River flows are up, snow has melted, the fish are ready to bite and the sun is shining! Whether you are a kayaker, angler, birder or avid hiker or biker the Verde Valley is full of excellent recreational opportunities in and along the Verde River. With river season upon us, American Rivers and our partners throughout the Verde Valley are thrilled to release the Verde River Mobile Map!
Today’s post is a guest blog by Corita Waters with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance
Are you interested in learning more about the National Water Trails System and how your water trail can become a designated National Water Trail? We’re on the lookout for current and aspiring national water trails to join us at the National Water Trails Forum Read more…
The Summerville Saltwater Anglers, a family oriented fishing club, held a successful second annual Ashley River Cleanup March 21 at Jessen’s landing. The group has adopted the Ashley River, American Rivers newest Blue Trail. Read more…