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Bushkill Stream Conservancy
 a partnership of individuals and organizations dedicated to the preservation of bushkill creek, a trout stream in the lehigh valley, pennsylvania. includes photographs, projects, and events.


Friends of the Buffalo Niagara Rivers
 a non-profit corporation based in new york, dedicated to preserving and restoring the biological and cultural heritage of the buffalo and niagara rivers.


Friends of The River
 state-wide river californian conservation group. provides public education, activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. site includes journals and reports and latest campaign news.


Friends of the River Narmada
 international coalition of individuals and organizations (primarily of indian descent) who support the campaign by the narmada bachao andolan (save the narmada movement) to save the river narmada in india from 30 large, 135 medium and 3000 small hydroelectric dams.


Friends of the Shenandoah River
 a volunteer, non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the shenandoah river watershed and its tributaries in virginia.


Futafriends - Conservation Efforts in Southern Chile
 grassroots community group campaigning to defend the futaleufu river in chile against a proposed hydroelectric power plant. site includes background information, details of sponsors, and information on how to help the campaign.


Glen Canyon Action Network
 a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to restoring glen canyon and the colorado river. its mission is to prevent further damage to the colorado river watershed and surrounding areas, reverse damage that has already occurred, and enhance public awareness of river and wetlands protection and restoration.


Grand River Conservation Authority
 organization responsible for protecting the grand river watershed in ontario canada, which includes tributary creeks and rivers such as the conestogo, speed, eramosa and nith. site includes river data, background information, media releases, and details of how to get involved.


International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR)
 international organization linking countries with an interest in protecting and regenerating the rhine. includes information about the organization, how the river is monitored, and current projects and programs. multilingual site.


Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership
 a community volunteer program dedicated to preserving the water quality of the lawrence brook in the central new jersey area of the united states.


Lea Rivers Trust
 a water-related charity based in the lee valley of east london, england. tackles environmental work from the river bed to the surrounding habitats and works with businesses and neighboring communities to enhance the wildlife, economic, and human value of the waterways.


Living Rivers
 a us-based organization with offices in utah and arizona that aims to mobilize people to protect rivers. living rivers employs grassroots organizing, litigation, research, and campaigns that promote large-scale river restoration, habitat preservation and water user responsibility.


Mersey Basin Campaign
 a community-business partnership with a 25-year plan to improve the rivers, streams, and canals of the mersey basin in north west england. winner of the 1999 international river prize for the best river basin management initiative in the world.


Minnesota River Basin Data Center
 gis data, data inventory, maps, descriptive information and publications about the minnesota river basin and its major watersheds.


Mosquito Creek Watershed
 detailed watershed description including salmon habitat restoration projects, community events and stakeholders. promotes stewardship of natural ecosytems and wildlife habitat in north vancouver.


Nile Basin Initiative
 cooperative venture between nations who share the waters of the nile river to achieve water security and avert conflicts over water resources. site includes history of the project and maps and photographs of the river.


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.


Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority
 information on the pajaro river watershed study.


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.


Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the perkiomen watershed in pennsylvania through education, conservation, and watchdog activities. site includes newsletters, links, and educational materials for adults and children.


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.


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.


Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Basin Coalition
 multi-cultural coalition of ngos from the u.s., mexico, and pueblo nation, working to support environmental quality and social well-being in the río grande/río bravo watershed. includes information about organization activities and about the rivers.


River Bann and Lough Neagh Association
 community-based group of boating enthusiasts, environmentalists, anglers, and naturalists who aim to preserve and promote the amenities of the bann and lough neagh, their tributaries and associated waterways, in ireland.


Save Our Seine Environment Inc.
 save our seine (sos) is a community based stewardship group whose mandate is to protect, preserve and enhance the seine river environment within the city of winnipeg.


Save the Laja
 non-profit conservation group salvemos el rio laja, a.c. ("save the laja") is working to restore the rio laja river basin in the state of guanajuato in central mexico.


Snowy River Alliance
 community group dedicated to saving the snowy river in nsw and victoria, australia from the effects of hydroelectricity and irrigation. includes information about the river itself and the long-running campaign to restore it.


The Arana Gulch Watershed Alliance
 dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of arana creek through public outreach and advocacy.


The Catawba River Foundation
 to promote an environmentally sound program for management, conservation, and preservation of the catawba river.


Thornapple River Environmental Issues
 the thornapple river watershed council of west michigan, usa, is working to improve the thornapple through citizen action, advocacy, and campaigning. site includes information about ongoing campaigns and activities and many photographs.


Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
 independent environmental organization whose mission is to advocate and secure the protection of the chattahoochee river, its tributaries and watershed, in georgia, alabama, and florida.


Waterwatch Tasmania - Communities Caring for Catchments
 waterwatch tasmania encourages tasmanians to care for waterways through community monitoring and education and by linking with other local and global networks.


West Virginia Save Our Streams
 a volunteer stream monitoring program that teaches citizens how to monitor and protect their streams and rivers by doing a stream habitat assessment.


Winyah Rivers Foundation
 grassroots community organization that aims to protect, preserve, monitor and revitalize the greater winyah watershed that empties into winyah bay, south carolina.





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