Mighty Partner working on Land & Water
AMERICAN RIVERS
It’s not just that rivers make our lives better. We can’t survive without them.
Why we love them
We particularly support their work in the Southwest Rivers program. In order to understand water issues on the Front Range of Colorado, you have to also pay attention to the greater conversations in the Colorado River Basin. The Southwest river team’s passion for connecting our urban municipal waters to the wild & scenic sections carving out mountain vistas is critical for larger advocacy work ahead.
Who they are
American Rivers is dedicated to protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water for people and nature. Their Southwest River Protection program aims to safeguard the last wild, free-flowing rivers in the Southwest U.S.
Did you know?
River corridors in the West provide habitat for more species of birds than all other western vegetation combined; 80 percent of neotropical migrant species (mostly songbirds) depend on rivers and riverside lands for nesting or migration. Fully 80 percent of all vertebrate wildlife in the Southwest depend on river corridors for at least half of their life.
Can We Introduce You To Our Partners?
Please let us know if we can help connect you.
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Tom Kiernan
President & CEO
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Matt Rice
Southwest Regional Director
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Mike Fiebig
Director, Southwest River Protection
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Mandy Hughes
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Let’s Talk About It:
Articles we’ve written. or other press we are inspired by…
The Colorado: America’s Most Endangered River - and How We Can Save It > > > April 19th, 2022