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Nile Basin Society - Citizens initiative to increase awareness of the Nile River water crisis and to promote cooperation between Nile riparian countries for a sustainable water future.
Niobrara Council - Council of 13 groups that helps manage the Niobrara Scenic River in north central Nebraska. Site includes information about the Council, slide show, news, events, and details of Council meetings.
Ouachita River Foundation - Non-profit organization dedicated to protection of Ouachita River in Louisiana and Arkansas. Includes information about the river, photographs, and history.
PAGE: River Fragmentation and Flow Regulation - Map showing the extent to which rivers have been dammed around the world. From the World Resources Institute's Pilot Analysis of Global Ecosystems (PAGE) project.
Passaic River Restoration Initiative - A major project to restore the Passaic River in New Jersey, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), whose objectives include environmental restoration and economic revitalization.
People for Puget Sound - Non-profit citizens group based in Washington State, dedicated to educating and involving people in protecting and restoring the land and waters of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. Site includes kids page and action alerts.
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy - Founded to protect and conserve the natural resources of the 362 mile Perkiomen Watershed. Promotes an environmental ethic through education, land conservation and watchdog activities.
Prairie Rivers Network - Prairie Rivers Network strives to protect the rivers and streams of Illinois by providing information and assistance to individuals and community groups.
Quebec Proposes 36 Hydroelectric Dams on 24 Rivers - Environment News Service (ENS) news story describing a Hydro Quebec proposal to build 36 new dams on 24 rivers across the province.
Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area - Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Site includes journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.
Regulated Rivers: Research & Management - International journal dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research into river management, including the effects of major dams, weirs, canalization, and water transfers.
Restoring Living Rivers - Article by International Rivers Network founder Phil Williams describing the state of our rivers today and outlining a vision for the living rivers of tomorrow.
Riparian Ecosystem Creation and Restoration: A Literature Summary - An overview of the status of riparian ecosystems in the U.S. and guidelines for restoring and creating them.
Riparian Management Systems - Information about Riparian Management Systems how they help protect water quality through nitrate, phosphorus, and sediment removal. Site from Iowa State University includes details of project sites, FAQs, publications, and research details.
River - Britannica.com - General introduction to rivers from Encyclopædia Britannica. Covers importance of rivers, distribution, drainage, geology, river components, and evolution.
River Network - Committed to solving river problems through grassroots citizen action. Works with private land owners and public agencies to acquire and conserve critical areas. Site includes resources for local groups, grants for local projects, and details of the River Conservancy conservation project.
River Pollution - Brief introduction to river pollution and protection from the UK Wildlife Trusts. Covers sources of pollution, acid rain, legislation, practical ways to help, and further reading.
River Thames: Floating Down the River - Wide range of information about the River Thames in England. Includes geology, geography, statistics, navigation, history, pollution, locks, origins of place names, and boat mooring information.
River of Vitriol - Article from Scientific American describing the unexpected lifeforms that thrive in Spain's Rio Tinto river, despite its notoriously acidic water.
River of Words - An environmental art and poetry program created to promote watershed awareness, literacy, and the arts. Through its annual art and poetry contest and educator's tools, River of Words helps communities begin exploring the natural and cultural history of their own home grounds.
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