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IMPACT PROJECTS

From small, community-focused initiatives to large, collaborative efforts, Rivers are Life projects make a positive impact on river ecosystems.

Education &
Awareness: 

37 projects 

Projects focused on education and awareness aim to show the importance of our shared river systems and equip people with the knowledge needed to engage in their safekeeping.

Water Quality &
Ecosystem Health:

6 projects 

Projects focused on water quality and ecosystem health support initiatives to improve, protect, and preserve waterways so that humans, animals, and wildlife can depend on their cleanliness and lasting supply.

Solutions to
Address Waste: 

13 projects 

Projects focused on waste reduction and innovative problem-solving help support diverse efforts to alleviate human impact on natural ecosystems and find innovative solutions to address single-use materials.

Year in Review

Dig into our Year in Review to learn more about everything we have been doing at Rivers are Life.

2023-2024
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2023-2024
2022-2023
Impact Report 2022-2023
2022-2023

Completed Projects

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Project #56:

Supporting SYRCL Through Wild & Scenic On Tour

Project #56:
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Project #55:

Conservation Weekend at Wildlands

Project #55:
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Project #54:

Fresh Coast Film Festival

Project #54:
CNC Sturgeon
Project #53:

Lake Sturgeon Care at Chippewa Nature Center

Project #53:
Cedar River Cleanup 2024
Project #52:

Cedar River Cleanup with Little Forks Conservancy

Project #52:
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Project #51:

Midland Area River Days 2024

Project #51:
Woman by the Zambezi River
Project #50:

Film Premiere: Under the African Sun

Project #50:
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Project #49:

Trout Unlimited Expedition Cleanup Sponsorship

Project #49:
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Project #48:

Sponsorship of Baltimore Floatilla

Project #48:
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Project #47:

Film Premiere: The Captain & The Super Clams

Project #47:
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Project #46:

Water & Nature Weekend

Project #46:
Cash Speaking
Project #45:

Educational Resources for The Conservation Kid

Project #45:
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Project #44:

Carbon Offset Investment

Project #44:
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Project #43:

Contribution to EcoActUS 2024 Climate Bootcamp

Project #43:
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Project #42:

Film Premiere: Portrait of a River

Project #42:
Emriver Table
Project #41:

Emriver Table & Dam Removal Studies

Project #41:
Mr Trash Wheel
Project #40:

Sponsor of Mr. Trash Wheel's 10th Anniversary Fundraiser

Project #40:
Gifts of the Nile
Project #39:

Film Premiere: Gifts of the Nile

Project #39:
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Project #38:

Contribution to Friends of the Big Sioux River Fundraiser

Project #38:
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Project #37:

Film Premiere: Life Afloat

Project #37:
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Project #36:

Donation at Lookout Wild Film Festival with Cash Daniels

Project #36:
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Project #35:

Repair Research Equipment at LSU

Project #35:
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Project #34:

Microplastics Research with LSU

Project #34:
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Project #33:

Support LSU Research on the Mekong River

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Project #32:

Support LSU Field Work in the Amazon

Project #32:
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Project #31:

Support of The Baltimore Harbor's Fundraiser

Project #31:
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Project #30:

Film Premiere: Mr. Trash Wheel

Project #30:
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Project #29:

Film Premiere: Toxic Art

Project #29:
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Project #28:

2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival Sponsorship

Project #28:
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Project #27:

Film Premiere: Study Aboard

Project #27:
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Project #26:

Volunteer Day at Chippewa Nature Center

Project #26:
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Project #25:

Recyclable Bag Production

Project #25:
Piotr Chara
Project #24:

Film Premiere: Wings of the Oder

Project #24:
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Project #23:

Contribution to EcoActUS 2023 Climate Bootcamp

Project #23:
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Project #22:

Volunteered for Cleanup with Little Forks Conservancy

Project #22:
Filament Bin
Project #21:

Installation and Management of 50 Filament Bins

Project #21:
Youth Engagement at River Days
Project #20:

Youth Activity at 2023 Midland Area River Days

Project #20:
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Project #19:

Sponsored 2023 Midland Area River Days

Project #19:
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Project #18:

Art Prints for a Scholarship Fund

Project #18:
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Project #17:

Film Premiere: Chasing the Bono

Project #17:
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Project #16:

Film Premiere: The Conservation Kid

Project #16:
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Project #15:

Support for Friends of the Fox River’s Fundraiser

Project #15:
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Project #14:

Film Premiere: Watershed Warriors

Project #14:
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Project #13:

Donation to New Chilean Nature Sanctuary

Project #13:
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Project #12:

Film Premiere: El Río Es Familia

Project #12:
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Project #11:

Webinar: Heralding The Heroes

Project #11:
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Project #10:

Film Premiere: Kings of the Kenai

Project #10:
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Project #9:

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sponsorship

Project #9:
KOTN
Project #8:

Recycling Process Improvement in Rural Alaska

Project #8:
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Project #7:

Film Premiere: Keepers of the North

Project #7:
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Project #6:

International Fly Fishing Film Festival

Project #6:
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Project #5:

Sponsor of RiverFest for Friends of the LA River

Project #5:
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Project #4:

Film Premiere: From Mumbai with Love

Project #4:
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Project #3:

Film Premiere: Nathalie Lasselin’s Deep Dive

Project #3:
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Project #2:

Film Premiere: River of Angels

Project #2:
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Project #1:

Film Premiere: Voices from the Water

Project #1:
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