rivers connect us us
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
Juniata River, PA
Photo: Stephen Crake
rivers connect us There are 3.5 million miles of rivers and streams in our country. That’s millions of opportunities for sunny afternoons spent on the water with your family. Millions of places to make memories that will last a lifetime. And millions of chances for community members to come together to safeguard the rivers and streams that you hold so dear. For more than 37 years, American Rivers has been unwavering in its commitment to protect and restore our rivers and the clean water that sustains people, wildlife, and nature.
Edward B. Whitney Chairman of the Board
Rebecca R. Wodder President
Most Americans live within a mile of a
Toledo, Ohio, with the potential to
river or stream, and this creates power-
collect and save nearly 2 million
ful connections. Rivers link us to parks
gallons of clean drinking water
and other treasured landscapes, to
each year.
urban and rural communities, and to recreation and healthy lifestyles. And rivers connect us to each other. In 2010, we enjoyed many successes by working with community leaders,
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We brought irrigators, tribes, state officials, and other stakeholders together in eastern Washington to minimize water withdrawal impacts on the Yakima River.
government officials, and local residents
You’ll see more examples of the ground
to connect Americans nationwide with
we gained on the following pages.
the many benefits of healthy rivers —
But our work is far from complete.
from clean drinking water to flood pro-
The threats to rivers are ever-present
tection to wildlife habitat and recreation:
and are magnified by climate change,
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We provided technical and financial assistance to more than 170 conservation groups, helping restore 12 dam-
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severe floods, droughts, water pollution, and waterborne diseases.
aged rivers throughout the Northeast,
Every day, American Rivers is showing
once again making those rivers a
that by protecting and restoring healthy
thriving part of the community.
rivers, we can help communities more
With $4 million in federal funds, we worked with Maryland to undertake the largest dam removal project in
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which is bringing more frequent and
effectively handle these new challenges while ensuring public health, safety, and quality of life.
that state’s history on the Patapsco
With your passion and commitment, we
River.
will fight for healthy rivers so that they
We advocated for greener solutions for water infrastructure, including the installation of 39 rain gardens across
can enrich our lives and bring us together for generations to come. Thank you for your unwavering support.
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Buffalo River, WY
Photo: Scott Bosse
river protection Conserving our rivers, connecting our communities
Nearly two million visitors make the pilgrimage to Montana’s Glacier National Park each year, to gaze at the majestic Rockies, marvel at its postcard perfect vistas, and soak in its natural beauty. The free-flowing waters of the Flathead River bordering Glacier National Park have been an essential part of any Glacier visit, providing abundant recreational opportunities and chances to connect with nature.
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Steve Benjamin Mayor Columbia, South Carolina
“Blue trails provide fun and exciting opportunities to get children outside while protecting clean water — our most valuable natural resource. These locally driven efforts support our economy and our quality of life.” Just as the great hiking trails
So when the pristine waters of the
of average citizens, have made a differ-
river were threatened by a proposal to
ence for rivers all across the country.
replace whitewater rafts and fishing lines
America’s Most Endangered RiversTM
with oil and gas drills, American Rivers
of 2010 marked the 25th anniversary
sounded the alarm, naming the North
of the high-profile list. To celebrate the
Fork of the Flathead River as one of
progress American Rivers and its part-
America’s Most Endangered RiversTM
ners have made over the past quarter
of 2009.
century, we included a number of suc-
Spurred by the designation, Montana
cess stories, such as the Flathead River,
Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester,
in this year’s report. We will continue to
along with Governor Brian Schweitzer,
sound the alarm about urgent threats to
led the charge to protect the waters and
rivers so that we can protect our coun-
were ultimately successful in passing a
try’s most valuable and essential assets.
ban on mining and drilling. Thanks to
With your help, we will continue to turn
their efforts, visitors will be able to expe-
endangered rivers into success stories.
of America connect our communities to the great outdoors, so, too, can America’s rivers. American Rivers is working to establish a National Blueways Initiative. Blueways, also known as blue trails or water trails, protect and connect our rivers, making them more accessible for recreation and preserving the waters for the fish, wildlife, and people who depend on them. A prime example is South Carolina’s Congaree River Blue Trail, created with leadership from American Rivers, that improved access, recreation, and education on the river and links the state capital of Columbia with Congaree National Park. A report released by the influential bi-partisan Outdoor Resources Review Group confirmed the need for a National Blueways Initiative and cited American Rivers’ work in promoting this important designation.
rience the wonder of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park for generations to come. That’s the power of the America’s Most Endangered RiversTM report. Each year since 1986, this list of rivers in peril has galvanized the public and produced lasting victories. The list connects people who may have never worked together before — connects them around a cause they care deeply about. The result? American Rivers members and supporters, along with scores
“It is time to turn our faces to the rivers.” Ken Salazar Secretary U.S. Department of Interior
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Klamath River, CA
Photo: Scott Harding, Klamath Riverkeeper
river restoration Flowing to the future Our rivers are an active part of our nation’s history and essential to our future. One generation makes way for the next, but our rivers remain a constant, flowing throughout time and connecting us to those who came before and will come after.
Hydropower in an era of climate change Hydropower is, and will continue to be, an important part of our country’s energy portfolio. That is why in March, American Rivers worked with cabinet secretaries from the Departments of the Interior, Energy, and Army and
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representatives from the hydropower industry to establish a collaborative agreement on sustainable hydropower development. The participants agreed that hydropower is necessary in the development of clean energy sources — but that it cannot come at the expense of healthy rivers and the economic, public health, and environmental benefits they provide.
Chazz George, age 12 National River CleanupTM Participant
“I enjoyed cleaning up the river because it was for a good cause. It should be done more often. Our group found a lot of interesting things, including a lawnmower. I was happy to help out. It was a good experience.” American Rivers sponsors National River CleanupTM, an effort that over the years has engaged hundreds of thousands of volunteers to pull 8.7 million pounds of trash from our rivers. Earlier this year, as part of National River CleanupTM, American Rivers
The Eel River, just a few miles from
others have requested our assistance
teamed with Cox Enterprises
Plymouth Rock, served settlers hundreds
in conducting more than 100 additional
to conduct a series of cleanups
of years ago as they forged a life for
restoration projects.
themselves in the New World. In the 19th
Two of the nation’s biggest river
century, the Eel River watershed became
restoration efforts in history also made
home to a cranberry bog, but through
headway thanks to our efforts. On the
the decades, the bog became a mere
Klamath River, we signed agreements
shadow of its former self.
with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the
to engage their employees as volunteers and demonstrate the company’s commitment to healthy rivers. Several hundred Cox employees
governors of Oregon and California,
participated in cleanups
outh came together to restore the river
Indian tribes, farmers, and other partners
on the Chattahoochee River
and reestablish it as an important part of
to remove four huge dams, reconnect
in Atlanta, Georgia, and the
their community. American Rivers teamed
salmon habitat, and revitalize fishing,
Great Miami River in Dayton,
with local leaders for an ambitious resto-
farming, and tribal communities. In
Ohio. In all, more than 1,000
ration project that resulted in the removal
Maine, the Penobscot River Restora-
bags of trash and recyclables
of one dam and seven dam-like structures
tion Trust, of which American Rivers is
were removed from the
in the retired cranberry bog.
a founding board member, reached sig-
respective rivers. The
Today’s 21st century residents of Plym-
Ultimately, the project restored 1.7
nificant milestones toward the purchase
miles of the Eel River and 40 acres of
and removal of two large dams and the
Atlantic white cedar wetlands — giving
installation of an innovative fishway on a
the river back to the residents and wild-
third dam. This unprecedented project,
life and ensuring it will be there for the
slated to begin in 2011, will restore 11
benefit of generations to come.
species of migratory fish while
The Eel River project was just one of our critical efforts over the past year to repair and revitalize damaged rivers. In western Pennsylvania, for example,
successful experience of Cox Enterprises illustrates how both businesses and rivers can benefit from National River CleanupTM.
maintaining energy production. Finally, American Rivers conducted five training sessions last year for more than 200 dam removal project manag-
American Rivers successfully removed
ers. These trainings, in addition to an
nine dams. This is on top of the more
educational video on dam removal
than 85 dams we’ve already helped
aimed at local decision makers, will
remove across the state. Local leaders,
ensure the impact of American Rivers
community groups, state agencies, and
reaches far into the future.
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James River, VA
Photo: VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
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clean water A bright green future As rivers face the negative effects of more pollution and receding water levels, it will become harder and harder for future generations to enjoy fishing, paddling, swimming, and all of the benefits rivers have to offer. What’s more, the floods and droughts intensified by climate change will put serious economic and public safety burdens on communities. American Rivers is a leading advocate for green infrastructure as the best solution to confront these challenges.
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“As a girl, my family took station wagon vacations all over the country, and what I remember most are the rivers — fishing, camping, swimming, and rowing along rivers across the country. I applaud American Rivers for their work to protect clean water through innovative solutions like green infrastructure. I share American Rivers’ conviction that every child deserves a healthy river.” Donna Edwards, U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District, Maryland
Preparing for the impacts of climate change
In the 21st century, green infrastructure
On the one-year anniversary of the
is the most cost-effective and reliable
American Reinvestment and Recovery
option for keeping our rivers clean for
Act (ARRA), American Rivers released
recreation, drinking water, and wildlife
a report to highlight how states have
and protecting public health and
been using their allotment of federal
safety. Green infrastructure works with
dollars. We were happy to report
nature, not against it, to provide clean
that nearly 30 percent of state water
water, flood protection, and other vital
infrastructure dollars went to green
services. It means restoring floodplains
strategies — far more than what was
instead of building taller levees; plant-
mandated by the Act.
ing trees and rain gardens instead of
American Rivers also worked with
investing in a costly new water treat-
local governments to help them lever-
ment plant; and implementing water
age their ARRA dollars. In Milwaukee,
efficiency solutions instead of building
for example, American Rivers part-
a harmful dam.
nered with the Metropolitan Sewerage
We made the case for green infra-
District and successfully channeled
structure at numerous high-profile con-
$3.7 million in green infrastructure
ferences and events in 2010, including
grants to the creation of green roofs
presentations to the U.S. Conference
— improving clean water and netting a
of Mayors, the national Partners for
Green Business of the Year award.
Smart Growth conference, and several
And to ensure that knowledge
metropolitan planning agencies. In
spreads and can be replicated, Ameri-
addition, American Rivers was the only
can Rivers developed and produced
nonprofit tapped by the Environmen-
a series of training sessions and a de-
tal Protection Agency to serve on its
tailed technical manual and resource
Climate Ready water utility work group,
guide for land-use planners and water
which is making recommendations to
managers to incorporate additional
help water utilities prepare and plan for
green infrastructure projects into local
a changing climate.
codes and ordinances.
Despite the hard work of a broad coalition of business, labor, religious, and environmental organizations, including American Rivers, Congress failed to pass a much-needed climate change bill this year. While it is still vital to cap carbon pollution, there is also work to be done to help communities prepare for floods, droughts, and other impacts of a changing climate. American Rivers continues to work with legislators to improve community safety and river health by fixing current policies that increase our vulnerability to climate change. By reforming the National Flood Insurance Program, for example, Congress can stop subsidizing floodplain development that will put people at risk of increasing floods. American Rivers is also active on the state level, contributing to adaptation plans in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, promoting green infrastructure solutions that will make states more prepared to handle a range of future conditions.
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Salmon River, ID
Photo: Scott Bosse
water supply Essential rivers We depend on rivers to give us so much — memorymaking recreation opportunities with our families, food, energy, beautiful views filled with wildlife, and, perhaps most important, drinking water. But as our population grows and our rivers fall victim to pollution and wasteful water use, accessibility and cleanliness of drinking water are in more danger than ever.
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Robert Glennon Member of American Rivers’ Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee and author of “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It”
“Our country faces a looming catastrophe when it comes to water supplies — a crisis that threatens not only the environment but also our economy and public health. American Rivers is at the forefront of efforts to advocate cost-effective, lasting solutions that ensure enough clean water for healthy rivers and communities. With climate change putting unprecedented strains on our water resources, we need voices like American Rivers more than ever.”
Time for a national water policy
In fact, according to Gallup, Ameri-
to make waves. Using analysis from
cans place the safety of drinking
the report, Georgia Governor Sonny
water above all other environmental
Purdue included in-depth due
concerns. In 2010, American Rivers
diligence requirements on leaks and
continued its effort to ensure a reli-
waste in his Water Stewardship Act
able and sustainable supply of clean
— making Georgia one of the leading
water for communities and the rivers
states in water efficiency.
on which they depend. In the west, we kept up our efforts
American Rivers also led the charge on new legislation in the
to pursue innovative strategies to
Carolinas. In North Carolina, a law now
protect and restore stream flows. Our
requires the Department of Environ-
work included pioneering efforts on
ment and Natural Resources to de-
water rights trading in California’s San
velop ecological flow models for each
Gregorio watershed to better balance
of the state’s 17 major river basins.
stream flow needs for endangered
The models will help the state develop
salmon with farmers’ irrigation needs.
a permitting system that can strike a
We hope to replicate this approach,
balance between removing water for
which keeps rivers healthy while
needs like drinking and irrigation and
maintaining agricultural productivity,
keeping water in the river for needs
elsewhere in the state.
like recreation, water quality, wildlife,
In the east, our respected Hidden
and river health. In South Carolina,
Reservoir report, which outlines why
American Rivers helped pass a similar
water efficiency is the path to an
permitting law — the first of its kind in
affordable water supply, continued
that state.
Our nation has set national policies for key priorities like energy and education, so why don’t we have one for one of the most critical issues of all — clean water? American Rivers recently worked with the Johnson Foundation to craft a national “call to action” around freshwater. The report, “Charting New Waters: A Call to Action to Address U.S. Freshwater Challenges,” is the first comprehensive, cross-sector examination of U.S. freshwater challenges and solutions and represents consensus recommendations of diverse interests convened by The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in Racine, Wisconsin. We look forward to working with the Johnson Foundation and other partners to establish a 21st century water policy that benefits communities and river health.
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2010 Governance American Rivers Board of Directors Edward B. Whitney Chairman New York, NY Swep Davis Vice Chair Bozeman, MT
Robert F. McDermott, Jr. Treasurer Alexandria, VA
Russell Daggatt Seattle, WA Sylvia Earle Oakland, CA Ray Gardner Raymond, WA Nora Hohenlohe Washington, DC
Richard Legon Fairfax, VA Amanda Cohen Leiter Washington, DC
Dorothy Ballantyne Secretary Bozeman, MT
The Honorable Victor H. Ashe Knoxville, TN
Laurie Kracum Chicago, IL
Lisel Loy Washington, DC Jay Mills Chattanooga, TN Dr. Jeffrey Mount Davis, CA Z. Cartter Patten, III Chattanooga, TN Gordon W. Philpott St. Louis, MO Anne H. Shields Chevy Chase, MD Tom Skerritt Seattle, WA C. Austin Stephens Atlanta, GA Alex Taylor Dayton, OH
Altamaha River, GA
Photo: Phillip Jordan
scientific and technical advisory committee Dr. Jeffrey Mount, Chair University of California – Davis Davis, CA Dr. James Boyd Resources for the Future Washington, DC Dr. Norman L. Christensen Duke University Durham, NC Dr. Robert Glennon University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Dr. David D. Hart Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research Orono, ME Dr. Gene Helfman University of Georgia, ret. Lopez Island, WA Mr. Jim MacBroom, P.E. Milone and MacBroom, Inc. Cheshire, CT Mr. David Marcus Energy Economist Berkeley, CA Dr, Judith L. Meyer University of Georgia, ret. Lopez Island, WA
SOUTHEAST Advisory Council
Dr. David R. Montgomery University of Washington Seattle, WA Dr. Michael R. Moore University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Dr. Margaret A. Palmer University of Maryland College Park, MD Dr. Duncan Patten Montana State University Bozeman, MT Dr. N. LeRoy Poff Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Dr. Sandra Postel Global Water Policy Project Amherst, MA Dr. Joan Rose Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Dr. Jack Schmidt Utah State University Logan, UT Dr. Richard Sparks National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Godfrey, IL
Northwest Advisory Council (all of Seattle, WA)
Jay Mills, Chair Chattanooga, TN Dana Beach Charleston, SC Fitz Coker KeyWest, FL
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Brad Axel David Groff Thomas D. Hughes Brad Hanson
Rev. Mark Johnston Nauvoo, AL
Matt Kellogg
J. Paul Oxer Smyrna, GA
Jeffrey Nielsen
Z. Cartter Patten, III Chattanooga, TN
John Schuitemaker
Victoria (Vicki) Taylor Troutman, NC
Nan McKay
Dr. Walter Pereyra
Julie Tokashiki Skerritt
river guardian society CHAMPIONS
stewards
Anonymous (2) Dorothy Ballantyne Barbara Brunckhorst, The Brunckhorst Foundation Mary Lee Dayton, W.M. Foundation Laurie and Rich Kracum Steve Leuthold Family Foundation Robert F. McDermott, Jr. and Judith L. McDermott Susan McDowell David and Katherine Moore Gilman and Marge Ordway Gordon and Susan Philpott Margot Snowdon Benjamin Stanley C. Austin and Stephanie Stephens Joanna Sturm Alex and Greer Taylor Margaretta Taylor Edward B. Whitney and Martha C. Howell
Anonymous Otto Frenzel, III and Eleanor C. Bookwalter Judith M. Buechner Russell and Gemma Daggatt Leo and Kay Drey Delafield Dubois, Rowe Foundation Marianne Gabel Michael and Cleo Gewirz Shearon and Taylor Glover Boyce and Anne Greer David and Nan Grusin William and Lannie Hoglund The Inge Foundation Sandy Lerner Bruce and Jeanne McNae Molly Reinhart Jennifer Stanley Sutherland Foundation Janet Tanner John and Carson Taylor Patricia Thomas Beatrice and Adie Von Gontard William B. Wiener, Jr. Foundation
Protectors Anonymous (4) The Evenor Armington Fund The Honorable Victor H. Ashe Patricia Case in memory of Al Staats Mark and Theresa Cohen Bertram J. and Barbara Cohn Carson Cox and Deborah Haase, Cox Family Fund Sally Davidson Swep and Brenda Davis John Ernst Eugene and Emily Grant Rick and Lotsie Holton Richard and Fran Legon Amanda Cohen Leiter Jennifer and Jay Mills Jeffrey Nielsen Z. Cartter Patten, III and Lee Patten Walter Pereyra Anne and Mark Shields Peter J. Solomon Michael Bredt Stanley Brian Unmacht Rebecca R. Wodder Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation
friends Anonymous (6) Paul and Maryann Allison Ralph Arditi and Robin Shelby Paul Bertelli John C. Bierwirth Dr. Philip and Faith Bobrow Katherine S. Borgen Doris Bouwensch Evergreen Hill Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Martha C. Brand Dr. Peter Bross Martin Brown Charlie Bucket Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Lillis Bunce Johannes Burlin and D.D. Danforth Burlin Suzanne Burton Barbara Cahill Louis and Elizabeth Capozzi Maja Chaffe
Ann and Doug Christensen Laura and Max Clough James E. Coleman, Jr. Pam Conant Beverly Crawford Thomas Crawford John S. Cromlish Kitty and David Crosby Mark Davis and Deborah Milter-Davis Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton Daphne Dejanikus Polly Dement and John Mayer Maryann Derwin Rob and Melissa Dodge Lynn and Edward Dolnick Charles P. Durkin, Jr. Dr. Sylvia A. Earle Katie and Roland Eddy Karl and Carol Ege Mark and Karen Endresen Melissa Epple Willem Faber and Rena Pine Andrew Fahlund and Jillian Corr Chris and Greg Fahlund Burt Farbman RGF Family Fund Robert L. and Cynthia Feldman Charles and Lisa Claudy, Fleischman Family Fund Charlotte Forsythe Fund of Headwaters Foundation for Justice Randall and Ellen Frank Jane Freeman Sidney and Caleb Gates Barbara and Mike Gettelman Carter Gray Dr. Joseph and Susan Gray Dave and Brenda Griswold David Groff Jennifer Hamilton Jack and Lorraine Hannon Jessie M. Harris Elizabeth and Whitney Hatch David and Elizabeth Hayes Robert and Phyllis Henigson Carl and Fenia Hiaasen William Hiltz Arnold Hoffman Peter D. Hollenbeck Ruth Holmberg Jane Hon, D.D.S. Lynne and Joe Horning Dr. M. Keene Hueftle Thomas Hughes Gale S. Hurd Stephen Irish Greg and Carol James
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river legacy society
Thank you In 2010, American Rivers received the largest single gift in its history, a $4 million capacity-building grant from the Margaretta Taylor family. This four-year grant supports American Rivers’ vision that healthy rivers equip every human and natural community to thrive in the face of climate change.
Anna S. Jeffrey Judy and Walter Jones Edward Juda Andrew Kail Matthew and Sara Kellogg Martha Kongsgaard and Peter Goldman Charlotte Lackey and Donald Barnett Sam and Casey Lamber Murray E. Lapides Bill Lee and Mary Freed Carl and Sandra Lehner Daniel and Deanna Lentz Lester M. and Connie LeRoss Jennifer Levine Vicky and James Linville Ralph A. Luken Whitney and Betty MacMillan John and Caroline Macomber Robbin Marks and Daniel Zabronsky John and Adrienne Mars Alexander Massengale George Matelich Lee W. and Carol Mather, Jr. Kristin May Christopher McAuliffe Patricia McCauley Sandra and Charles McIntosh Judy Meyer and Gene Helfman Dr. Kevin J. Miller Maryam Mohit and Erik Blachford Debra Montanino Dr. Jeffrey Mount and Barbara Evoy William and Linda Musser Frederick Osborn J. Paul Oxer Nicholas and Carol Paumgarten William P. Peabody Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Penniman, IV Rafe and Lenore Pomerance John P. McBride Family, ABC Foundation Nathaniel Reed
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John Reilly and Lise Woodard Lisa Renstrom Elizabeth Repass Holmes Philip Rever Matthew Rice Tonja Rizai Hall Leland Russell Sandpiper Fund Elizabeth Sarles Julie Schroeder John Schuitemaker and Katherine James Charles and Lucy Schulze Frank Schumann and Heather Pullen Beth and Gary Schwarzman Kimberly Brown Seely and Jeffrey T. Seely Angela Siddall Anne Larsen Simonson, Larsen Fund Tom Skerritt and Julie Tokashiki Skerritt Farwell Smith and Linda McMullen Jill A. Soffer and Greg Allek Greg Sparks Swimmer Family Foundation James L. Terrill Brad Thompson Lawrence Thompson, Jr. Martin Vanderploeg Christopher W. Walker Douglas and Maggie Walker William Wendell Richard Wharton Mr. and Mrs. Holyoke L. Whitney John Wilkins Vickie and Kendall Wilson Nancy Hamill Winter Dr. Ellen Wohl Don Wolfe John (LJ) Wolken W.O.O.D. Foundation Fran and Bunny Wood Gay F. Wray, Roger Firestone Foundation H.S. Wright, III and Katherine Janeway Helen Yeisley
Lynne L. Alfieri Bob Anderson Rosemary Baab Vera and Nancy Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bania Bob and Donna Benner Larry and Constance Blackwood Clark Bullard Betsy Case Patricia Case, in Memory of Al Staats Cynthia Chevins Estate Dan Cinowalt Bruce C. Cornish John S. Cromlish Estate of Jane Daganhardt Jack Daggitt and Anne Stellwagen Estate of Carolyn Dejanikus John D. Dolan Patricia S. Echeverria John Graham John and Mariam Graham Dale R. Greenley Stephen C. Gruber David Grusin Melva C. Hackney Robert B. Heacox CleoBell Heiple-Tice and Sid Tice Gale B. Hill Perry Y. Hopkins Kristin Howland Sally Hubbard Leonara Hurst in Memory of Kerney J. Hurst Stephen G. Johnson Paul Jones Estate of Sylvia Koerber Charlotte E. Lackey and Donald L. Barnett Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lane Larry Lundberg Dr. Martin B. Laufe Ken and Carrie Levine Kirk Lawton Dee and Robert Leggett Diane Lofland Ingrid A. Louiselle John J. McGough, Jr. Donald L. McNabb Barbara McPherson Judy L. Meyer Margaret D. Meyer Howard W. Mielke Estate of Frances W. Miller Debra Montanino Estate of Daniel Morrill Mary W. Namey Scott Olsen David Payer Theresa A. Perenich Estate of Jane Perry Robert C. Pierpoint Rebecca Post Estate of Elizabeth Prather Margaret Y. Purves
Jim Rahtz Julie A. Roller Michael G. Ryan and Linda Joyce Joan Samara Kathleen C. Seibold Anne H. Shields Trudy Sivick Farwell Smith Lauren S. Smith Philip M. Smith Betsy Ellen Soifer Patricia Sorensen Elsie Sorgenfrei Ann Staebler Pardini and Robert G. Pardini Howard Steffens Whitney and Kate Sunderland Eveylyn B. Teerlinck Walter W. Tingle John Train Richard Voss Wendy J. Watson Janet E. and Jim Wenninger Timothy J. Wernette Edward B. Whitney and Martha C. Howell Wilke Nelson Rebecca R. Wodder Don Wolfe Donald Wolfe Roger and Betty Wrigley
river defenders Richard J. Atwood James and Jacquie Barber Michael J. Barbour Dale Barkey Vicki A. Baroco Stephen L. Basch Jonathan Berger Theodore Bernhard Peter R. Bernstein Frederick B. Bevis Big Bend River Tours Pam Blixt Dr. Randolph D. Borys Deborah Bradford John C. Broderson Frank Cada Duncan J. Cameron Judy Iselin Cromwell Maj. Gen. Robert C. Davenport Scott E. Davis Joanna Digiovanna Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ellison Rose Estrada Chad Etheridge Dave and Rhonda Frick-Wright Benjamin H. Furimsky Beth and Neil Groundwater Cristina Harmon Bret and Christina Hooper Michael Hopper Gene and Susan Huntsman Shelley John Drew Johnroe
Paul Johnson Katherine Brown Robert H. Kranich Mike and Chris Krzys Laura and Jim Kutill J.A. Lamph Luella D. Landis Miss Verna M. Larson Mr. and Mrs. William L. Leigh III Clare Mandeville Mike and Jessica Mattox EarthSong Photography Richard H. McNutt Marge Melle Allen Mullins David and Judith Nass Thomas O’Keefe and Rie Yamazaki Keith T. Oldham and Karen S. Guice Sherry Olson John M. Poorbaugh Gregory Reis Jim Sawyer Wilson Smith, Jr. Mark Sonder Productions, Inc. Michael J. Stein River Sword Jean E. Taylor Dr. Kendrick C. Taylor John A. Thalacker Gordon L. Thorn, Jr. Steven T. Turner Dr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkins Ms. Amy S. Wilson Dan McCool and Jan Winniford Bill Winston Ms. Shirley E. Wodtke Dan York
Foundation grants Anonymous S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Bella Vista Foundation Margaret T. Biddle Foundation Brico Fund Brunswick Public Foundation, Inc. The Bullitt Foundation Bunting Family Foundation The Burning Foundation The Butler Fund for the Environment The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Claneil Foundation Clovis Foundation Charles W. and Elizabeth H. Coker Foundation The Cole Foundation Compton Foundation, Inc. Davis Conservation Fund Sarah K. deCoizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Fanwood Foundation Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Hillsdale Fund Horizons Foundation The Joyce Foundation Kendeda Fund Kresge Foundation Laurel Foundation Lazar Foundation Markmakers Foundation Mars Foundation Oscar G. and Elsa S. Mayer Family Foundation The McKnight Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation Money-Arenz Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation National Wildlife Federation The New-Land Foundation, Inc. Norcliffe Foundation Northwest Fund for the Environment Park Foundation William Penn Foundation Resources Legacy Fund Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation The Jim and Patty Rouse Charitable Foundation, Inc. Arthur B. Schultz Foundation Elmina B. Sewall Foundation The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation The Smart Family Foundation The Stanley Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey The Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Town Creek Foundation, Inc. Turner Foundation Wallace Genetic Foundation, Inc. Weeden Foundation Wilburforce Foundation Wildlife Conservation Society Wyomissing Foundation
Government grants California Coastal Conservancy CalFed California Resources Agency California State Water Resources Control Board Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Massachusetts Environmental Trust
Maumee Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Park Service New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Growing Greener Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Richland County, South Carolina Conservation Commission Sierra Nevada Conservancy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Corporate Supporters American Canoe Association AT&T Bank of America BNBuilders, Inc. Boulder Canyon Natural Foods Conservation Alliance Cox Enterprises Croakies Dell Green Mountain Coffee Roasters The History Channel IBM Inter-Fluve, Inc. JustGive Microsoft NetworkForGood.org New York Times Company Foundation Northwest River Supplies The Orvis Company Paddling.net, Inc. Patagonia PG&E Repreve by Unifi Stokes Lawrence, P.S. Subaru of America, Inc. Tallac Ventures, Inc. Tisbest Philanthropy Tom’s of Maine
Donated PRofessional Services Coppersmith, Schermer & Brockelman PLC Holland & Knight Jones Day Ronald Kreisman Levine and Associates, Inc. Merrill Lynch Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP Lew Wilson
Donated Products Alexandria Nicole Cellars Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. Body Glove Book-It Repertory Theatre Ben Bridge Jeweler Cascade Designs Cavatappi Distribuzione Chaco Columbia Hospitality Columbia Sportswear Company ECHO River Trips Eddie Bauer ExOfficio Filson Forest Charter School Georgetown Brewing Company Carter Gowl Gregory Mountain Products Herban Feast Horny Toad Hotel 1000 Intiman Theater KEEN Kleen Kanteen Legacy Paddlesports Mary Edwards Photography Merrell Nantahala Outdoor Center Osprey Packs, Inc. Outdoor Odysseys, Inc Pacific Market International Patagonia Redington River Song Jewelry Ruff Wear The Space Needle Restaurant Sun Mountain Lodge TerraPass Troutfitters Waterbrook Wild Ginger Restaurant Yakima
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FY 2010 statement of activities J u n e 3 0, 2 0 1 0
SUPPORT AND REVENUE Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
Total FY 2010
Membership 840,562 — — 840,562 Contributions 2,658,351 2,995,478 — 5,653,829 Planned Giving 31,953 — — 31,953 Corporate Donations 573,221 264,500 — 837,721 Foundation Grants 157,785 1,353,074 — 1,510,859 Government Grants 2,577,041 — — 2,577,041 Interest 16,779 50,247 6 67,032 Other 1,213,318 87,500 — 1,300,818 Realized Gain (Loss) 47,662 (717,916) — (670,254) Support and Revenue 8,116,672 4,032,883 6 12,149,561 Net Assets Released From Restriction 3,855,257 (3,855,257) — — Total Support and Revenue 11,971,929 177,626 6 12,149,561 EXPENSES Temporarily Permanently Total Unrestricted Restricted Restricted FY 2010 Program Services River Restoration 6,395,603 Clean Water 970,418 Water Supply 324,213 River Protection 848,639 Total Program Services 8,538,873 — — 8,538,873 Fundraising 1,967,066 — — 1,967,066 General and Administrative
1,305,569
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1,305,569
Total Expenses 11,811,508 — — 11,811,508 Change In Market Value Of Investments 5,699 809,381 — 815,080 Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets 166,120 987,007 6 1,153,133 Net Assets At Beginning Of Year (115,845) 5,157,251 1,719,773 6,761,179 Net Assets At End Of Year 50,275 6,144,258 1,719,779 7,914,312
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For a complete copy of American Rivers’ audited financial statements or tax returns, please visit www.AmericanRivers.org.
statement of financial position J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 1 0
ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,626,356 Investments 2,400,172 Grants Receivable 3,629,153 Accounts Receivable 792,496 Other Assets 216,160 Fixed Assets 383,278 Total Assets 9,047,615 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 593,488 Accrued Salaries and Related Benefits 229,451 Refundable Advances 23,850 Charitable Gift Annuities Payable 88,207 Deferred Rent Abatement 197,707 Deposits 600 Total Liabilities 1,133,303 NET ASSETS Unrestricted 50,275 Temporarily Restricted 6,144,258 Permanently Restricted 1,719,779 Total Net Assets 7,914,312 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 9,047,615
Waccamaw River, SC
Photo: Charles Slate
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James River, VA
Photo: VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation
The summertime memories of our childhoods are strong and sensory. The squishy mud between our toes as we wade into the waters of a babbling brook. Catching frogs and skipping stones in the small stream near our house. We share these memories. We connect through these experiences. With your help, Americans will continue making treasured memories on their local streams, and healthy rivers will remain a vital part of our lives for generations to come.
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“Most of what I love about the country is a gift of the rivers. ... America is a great story, and there is a river on every page of it.”
Charles Kuralt (1934 – 1997) Journalist and former American Rivers Board member
rivers connect us National Office: 1101 14th Street, NW Suite 1400 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 347-7550 Toll-free: (877) 347-7550 www.AmericanRivers.org
Regional Offices: California Great Lakes Mid-Atlantic Midwest
Northeast Northwest Northern Rockies Southeast
About American Rivers: American Rivers is the leading conservation organization fighting for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores the nation’s rivers and the clean water that sustains people, wildlife, and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters, with offices in Washington, DC and nationwide. Ta k e ac ti o n at .
AmericanRivers.org
Additional Photo credits: Cover: Willamette River, OR Photo: Todd Pearson Page 3: Ken Salazar Photo: Tami A. Heilemann, U.S. Dept. of Interior DESIGN: Levine & Associates, Washington, DC www.levinedc.com
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