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River and Nature Conservation

Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.
Native-American proverb.

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New Jersey

Info/Story   Crosswicks - Doctors Creek Watershed Association Top of page

Crosswicks - Doctors Creek Watershed Association
Author: CDCWA

A Monmouth County, NJ Greenway Organization:
The CDCWA Mission: Preserve water quality, Preserve Historic Vistas & Sites, Promote the creation of Trails and Education about Conservation of the Watershed's Natural Resources

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Info/Story   Delaware River Sojurn Top of page

Delaware River Sojurn
Author: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee

The Sojourn is a week-long paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River. The Sojourn is for novice to experienced paddlers, or those who are simply curious about the outdoors; it combines canoeing/kayaking,camping, educational programs, historical.
Email: delawaresojourn@gmail.com

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Info/Story   Pinelands Preservation Alliance Top of page

Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Author: PPA

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the Pinelands of New Jersey.

We use advocacy and education to involve the public and persuade government to protect the natural and cultural resources of this extraordinary region. We support the Pinelands Protection Act and Comprehensive Management Plan, and we seek to improve these and other environmental laws to better protect the Pinelands natural and historic resources.

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Pennsylvania

Info/Story   Schuylkill Action Network Top of page

Schuylkill Action Network
Author: Schuylkill Action Network

Protecting and restoring Schuylkill Waters through partnerships with organizations, businesses and governments. Members of the Schuylkill Action Network share information, expertise, and technology to help each other achieve a shared vision of clean wate

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Info/Story   The Schuylkill River Sojourn Top of page

The Schuylkill River Sojourn
Author: PA DCNR / Schuylkill River Heritage Area

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is a 112 mile guided canoe or kayak trip on the Schuylkill River. Beginning in Schuylkill Haven and ending in Philadelphia, Sojourn participants register for as many days as they can, or for the entire trip. The trip is typic

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Info/Story   Delaware RiverKeeper Top of page

Delaware RiverKeeper
Grounded in the power of the River and the community, the Delaware Riverkeeper, backed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, staunchly champions the needs of the Delaware river and in so doing ensures its unfettered ability to protect and provide for all t

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Info/Story   Destination Schuylkill River Top of page

Destination Schuylkill River
Author: destinationschuylkillriver.org

Destination Schuylkill River is a project of The Schuylkill Project, dedicated to connecting the communities of East Falls and Manayunk to the river through planning, programming and projects. It is a joint effort of the Manayunk Development Corporation and the East Falls Development Corporation funded by the William Penn Foundation.

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Info/Story   Friends of the Wissahickon Top of page

Friends of the Wissahickon
The mission of the Friends of the Wissahickon is to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein.

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Info/Story   Pennsylvania DCNR River Conservation Top of page

Pennsylvania DCNR River Conservation
The Pa. Rivers Conservation Program has been developed to conserve and enhance river resources through preparation and accomplishment of locally initiated plans. The program provides technical and financial assistance to municipalities and river support g

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United States

Info/Story   American Rivers Top of page

American Rivers
American Rivers is the leading conservation organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores Americas rivers for the benefit of people, wildlife, and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers

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Info/Story   Americas Great Outdoors Top of page

Author: Americas Great Outdoors

President Obama has launched a national dialogue about conservation in America to learn about some of the smart, creative ways communities are conserving outdoor spaces.What are your ideas on the following topics:Challenges - What obstacles exist to achieving your goals for conservation, recreation, or reconnecting people to the outdoors?What Works - Please share your thoughts and ideas on effective strategies for conservation, recreation and reconnecting people to the outdoors.Federal Government Role - How can the federal government be a more effective partner in helping to achieve conservation, recreation or reconnecting people to the outdoors?Tools - What additional tools and resources would help your efforts be even more successful?Americans have a proud tradition of working together - from the ground-up - to protect rivers from pollution, set aside open spaces for hiking and biking, preserve wildlife habitat for fishing and hunting, and restore the cultural and historic sites that tell Americas story. Thats why President Obama has launched a national dialogue about conservation in America. We Want to Hear from YouWe want to hear about the places you love, your communitys efforts to protect them, and how we can better support modern-day land conservation efforts happening in communities across the country.Check out this website for entering your ideas as well as a roster of upcoming events.

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Info/Story   The Outdoor Alliance Top of page

The Outdoor Alliance
The six membership groups of Outdoor Alliance have a long tradition of preserving public access to Americas Outdoors - making sure people have trails to hike, waters to paddle, mountains to ski and crags to climb. Our Mission: To ensure the conservation and stewardship of our nations land and waters through the promotion of sustainable, human-powered recreation.

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Info/Story   The U.S. River Conservation Team Top of page

Author: NationalRivers.org

River cleanups are a key to keeping Americas rivers beautiful. People are cleaning up rivers year round, in groups and as individuals, and each year there is a National River Cleanup Week. Here are three ways you can help...

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West Virginia

Info/Story   Friends of the Cheat Top of page

Friends of the Cheat
Friends of the Cheat is a non profit watershed organization for the Cheat River in West Virginia, whose mission is to restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River.

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Video   Restoring the Cheat River - part 1 of 2 Top of page

Author: WV Public Broadcasting

Producer Chuck Kleine chronicles the efforts of groups to clean up the Cheat River in West Virginia. Part 1 of 2. This piece was produced for the show "Outlook" on WV Public Television.


Video   Restoring the Cheat River - part 2 of 2 Top of page

Author: WV Public Broadcasting

Producer Chuck Kleine chronicles the efforts of groups to clean up the Cheat River in West Virginia. Part 2 of 2. This piece was produced fr the show "Outlook" on WV Public Television.


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