WASHINGTON, July 2 -- American Rivers issued the following news release: An answer to our nation's current economic downturn is flowing through cities, towns, fields and forests across the nation. A new report, "Rivers as Economic Engines: Investing in rivers, clean water, communities and our future" presents a vision for positive, transformational change. The report by American Rivers makes the case for boosting federal water infrastructure and river restoration spending and suggests a framew  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- The Conservation Fund issued the following news release on June 30: Several partners announced a large conservation milestone near the Camp Ripley Army National Guard Base, which will prevent incompatible development and support environmental, educational and recreational opportunities in central Minnesota. The Conservation Fund helped the City of Baxter and Sylvan Township acquire a total of 718 acres within the Camp Ripley Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) prior  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District issued the following news release: After 176 days, water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped below 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to close out flood fight efforts today. The Corps activated phase I flood fight as a proactive measure on Jan. 9, 2020, when the Mississippi River rose above 11 feet. During this high water event the riv  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 30 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release on June 26: The National Wildlife Federation and partners hosted the third in a series of environmental justice and frontline community roundtables, with elected officials joining leaders from Louisiana and Texas. The virtual meeting gathered nearly 20 community advocates, local, county, state and federal officials, faith, youth and nonprofit leaders to explore how people of color in cities lik  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column: On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress packed into the Pennsylvania State House and approved the text of the Declaration of Independence. When it was read aloud publicly for the first time four days later, the Liberty Bell rang out in cheer. While there was cause for celebration, the American colonists were a long way from freedom. For seven years, the young and resilient American patriots faced  more