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Posted January 17, 2024 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Associate Director of River Restoration – Dam Removal – American Rivers
JOB SUMMARY The Associate Director of River Restoration will work as a part of a collaborative team to meet American Rivers’ conservation goals in the Mid-Atlantic with a focus on restoring rivers through dam removal. We are looking for candidates with fresh, innovative strategies for building community support among a wide array of partners, including…
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Posted September 7, 2023
Nominations: America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Nominations for American Rivers’ annual report on America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024 are now open! America’s Most Endangered Rivers® is one of the best-known and longest-lived annual campaigns in the environmental movement. Each year since 1984, local river advocates have teamed up with American Rivers to use the campaign to influence key decisions, consistently…
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Posted May 22, 2023
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director – American Rivers
TITLE: Mid-Atlantic Regional Director CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director DEPARTMENT: Conservation WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation LOCATION: Flexible. Manages work in Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide…
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Posted October 21, 2022
Associate Director II or Director I, Community Campaigns and Engagement – American Rivers
Associate Director II or Director I, Community Campaigns and Engagement Conservation · N/A, Maryland POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Associate Director or Director, Community Campaigns and Engagement CLASSIFICATION: Associate Director II or Director I WAGE CATEGORY: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), Communications, and Conservation REPORTS TO: …
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Posted July 19, 2022
Nominations: America’s Most Endangered Rivers
Dear Friend of the Rivers, Is your river facing a decision in the coming year that will impact its fate? America’s Most Endangered Rivers® is the most influential national campaign to galvanize public action and secure victories for rivers, clean water and communities. Every year, American Rivers, an environmental non-profit, generates a report and media…
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Posted March 1, 2022
Thursday, 03/17/2022: Latino Advocacy Week Roundtable
American Rivers invites you to a River Conservation Roundtable discussion we are co-hosting with the Hispanic Access Foundation during Latino Advocacy Week (LAW). The Roundtable discussion will take place on March 17th at 10 am MT. You can learn more and sign up for the event HERE. We’ve got an excellent panel of speakers lined…
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Posted November 11, 2021
American Rivers welcomes Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis as new Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
American Rivers welcomes Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis as new Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice November 10, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 Washington – American Rivers today announced that Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis (she/they) will join the organization as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. Throughout their career, Dr. Lewis…
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Posted September 14, 2021
Vice President of Regional Conservation- American Rivers (Washington, D.C)
JOB SUMMARY: The VP of Regional Conservation leads and manages all American Rivers’ regional offices. In that role, s/he is responsible for setting strategic vision, hiring, and managing staff, raising funds to sustain the organization, creating, and managing budgets, partnering with the VP of National Conservation Programs, and representing the regional offices on the Executive…
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Posted September 14, 2021
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Justice and Inclusion- American Rivers (Washington, D.C)
JOB SUMMARY: The Diversity, Equity, Justice and Inclusion VP (DEJI VP) is an integral member of the American Rivers team, serving the Diversity, Equity, Justice and Inclusion Staff Committee (the Committee), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Committee (Board Committee) and the organization. DEJI Director is responsible for providing strategic guidance and implementation activities for the…
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Posted July 23, 2021
2022 Endangered Rivers Nominations
Dear Friend of the Rivers, Is your river facing a decision in the coming year that will impact its fate? America’s Most Endangered Rivers® is the most influential national campaign to galvanize public action and secure victories for rivers, clean water and communities. Every year, American Rivers, an environmental non-profit, generates a report and…
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Posted July 1, 2021
Water Justice Toolkit
I am pleased to share with you American Rivers’ newest resource at the intersection of rivers, clean water and equity, American Rivers’ Water Justice Toolkit: A Guide to Address Environmental Inequities in Frontline Communities. The Water Justice Toolkit was produced by Suhani Chitalia, as part of her 2019-2021 Anthony A. Lapham Fellowship. See her blog…
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Posted February 19, 2021
69 dams removed in 2020, reconnecting 624 miles of rivers nationwide
69 dams removed in 2020, reconnecting 624 miles of rivers nationwide Increased federal investment in dam removal, river restoration would boost economy, benefit communities February 18, 2021 Contact: Amy Souers Kober, 503-708-1145 (Washington) – Sixty-nine dams were removed in 2020, revitalizing local economies and communities and restoring fish, wildlife and river health. Communities in…
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Posted December 3, 2020
Job Announcement: River Conservation Fellowship
I am writing to inform you that American Rivers is accepting applications for the 2021-2023 Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellowship. The Lapham Fellowship was established in 2008 in honor of the memory of Anthony Lapham, lifelong champion for rivers and former chairman of the American Rivers’ Board of Directors. The Fellowship gives talented post-graduates…
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Posted October 19, 2020
October 22, 2020: World Fish Migration Day Panel
You are invited to events to celebrate World Fish Migration Day! Panel Discussion on Oct 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/835591063847382 Oct 24 Event Page (including Family Fishing Event & Pontoon Boat Trips): https://www.facebook.com/events/198716844727309 Also please like/follow/share the Richmond Awareness page (where we post news and event links) if you haven’t already: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondWFMDA Join us for an inspiring discussion with local industry…
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Posted September 21, 2020
Endangered Rivers Nominations Open
Is your river facing a decision in the coming year that will impact its fate? America’s Most Endangered Rivers® is the most influential national campaign to galvanize public action and secure victories for rivers, clean water and communities. Every year, American Rivers, an environmental non-profit, generates a report and media blast on 10 rivers at…
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Posted February 14, 2020
New River Restoration Resources
Dear Restoration Interested Parties, American Rivers is excited to share with you some updates on new data and resources available to you related to dam removal! 2019 Dam Removal Database and Map Our updated dam removal database and map are now available for your reference (see this blog for more info). Thank you to all…
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Posted November 20, 2019
RFP: Paper Mill Dam Removal
ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Paper Mill Dam Removal Date Issued: November 20, 2019 On Site Pre-bid Meeting: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 11 am ET Proposal Due Date: Friday, December 20, 2019, 5 pm ET Purpose: American Rivers seeks cost proposals and confirmation of availability from contractors for construction services to remove the Paper Mill…
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Posted September 4, 2019
RFP: Kehm Dam Removal
ANNOUNCEMENT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Kehm Dam Removal Date Issued: September 3, 2019 On Site Pre-bid Meeting: Monday, September 16, 2019, 11 am ET Proposal Due Date: Friday, October 4, 2019, 5 pm ET Purpose: American Rivers seeks cost proposals and confirmation of availability from contractors for construction services to remove the Kehm Dam and…
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Posted April 1, 2019
American Rivers- Program Assistant to the Executive Office
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS Named one of the best groups to support by “Outside” magazine, American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers®…