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Inspiring Action to Protect, Preserve, and Explore Out World’s Rivers

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Study Aboard

Each year, college students look forward to spring break to relax, let loose, and forget about their classes. But some take advantage of the time off to make their world a little better. These students travel from all over the country to Tennessee to spend the week living, learning, and cleaning up waterways on a conservation barge.

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We are dedicated to amplifying the voice of River Heroes around the world. Check out our latest story to explore their work and how you can get involved.

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Toxic Art

Sunday Creek

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Toxic Art

When we put people together from different disciplines and different backgrounds, that is when this magic happens.

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McKellar Lake

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Study Aboard

These students travel from all over the country to Tennessee to spend the week living, learning, and cleaning up waterways.

Wings of the Oder

Oder River

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Wings of Oder

Piotr Chara is a passionate wildlife photographer turned conservationist through his love of the Oder River.

The Conservation Kid

Tennessee River

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The Conservation Kid

When young Cash Daniels learned that 80% of trash in the ocean comes from rivers, he knew he couldn’t wait for someone else to take action.

Watershed Warriors

Fox River

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Watershed Warriors

The Friends of the Fox River is dedicated to protecting the river, its watershed, and all living organisms affected by it.

El Río es Familia

Cochiguaz River

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El Río es Familia

“El Rio es Familia” captures the Canihuante’s fight against the effects of years of destructive mining.

Kings of the Kenai

Kenai River

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Kings of the Kenai

If you don’t protect the habitat, if you don’t have a place for the fish to live… there’s no fish.

Keepers of the North

Gulf of Alaska

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Keepers of the North

From a cruise ship two miles off shore, Alaska's shoreline looks pristine but it's not.

LSU River Studies

Clint Wilson

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LSU River Studies

70 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the planet, the Mississippi River was born.

River of Angels

LA River Cleanup

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River of Angels

When you think of Los Angeles, what do you picture? Now try thinking like a fly fisherman.
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Articles

Rivers are the lifeblood of our planet. Read the latest to learn more about these vital resources and the efforts to preserve them!

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Toxic Art | World Sustainability Day

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Close up image of Sunday creek

Embracing Eco-Friendly Art: Painting with Sustainable and Recycled Materials

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QCBJ on Chad Pregracke & “Study Aboard”

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“Study Aboard” Premieres September 15

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Dive Deeper

Rivers are Life aims to identify, fund, and bring broad-scale awareness to projects and organizations all around the world that produce a positive impact on vital river systems. Learn more below.

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10/1,000

Project Goal

Mr. Trash Wheel Trailer

Baltimore Harbor

Mr. Trash Wheel

EcoActUS

EcoActUS

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EcoActUs

Rivers are Life and EcoActUS are proud to team up to share resources and inspire advocates from a variety of backgrounds to care for our rivers.

ESG Comittments

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Photo by Tim Peterson.

ESG Commitments

We remain committed to establishing a platform that cultivates a human connection with rivers around the world.

Midland River Days Festival

Midland River

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Midland River Days Festival

This community event helped us highlight the work of River Hero, Cash “The Conservation Kid” Daniels.

Wild & Scenic Film Fest

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Wild & Scenic Film Fest

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for SYRCL.

Riverfest

Los Angeles River

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Rivers are Life poses in front of their tent at Friends of LA River's RiverFest.

Riverfest

Rivers are Life presented its film "River of Angels” at the FoLAR 2022 RiverFest.

Chasing the Bono

Kampar River

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In the river-side village of Teluk Meranti, Indonesia, the world's longest and widest tidal bore attracts local and global surfers.

Chasing the Bono

The world’s longest tidal wave can’t be found on the ocean; it’s born from the Kampar River in Teluk Meranti, Indonesia.
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