Whittier Narrows Dam is a reminder of the hidden cost of building communities on Southern California's alluvial fans and relying on massive infrastructure to control nature. This personal reflection from Ron Stork, explores how decades of flood management have reshaped our rivers and why maintaining those systems comes with a billion-dollar price tag.

Every river visit is an opportunity to make a difference. Small actions, like respecting wildlife, wearing a life jacket, and leaving no trace, add up to healthier rivers for people and wildlife alike. Check out our 10 simple tips for protecting rivers during your next visit.

In a dramatic move on June 29, the Supreme Court overturned non-partisan independent federal regulatory governance and handed the keys over to the Trump Administration.

When a project only works by weakening protections for rivers and wildlife, it's worth asking whether it should move forward at all. A new draft permit for Sites Reservoir exposes the project's growing environmental and economic challenges.

After losing more than 90% of their ancestral homeland to Shasta Dam, the Winnemem Wintu Tribe is fighting to protect what remains. Discover what's at stake and why Californians are standing together to stop the dam raise.

Just when it seemed the Eel River dam removal was moving forward, a new political battle has erupted. As federal officials push to keep the dams in place, Friends of the River is fighting to keep the decommissioning process grounded in science, law, and the public interest.