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IMPACT PROJECTS THAT CREATE LASTING WATERSHED CHANGE

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Projects Completed

WHAT ARE IMPACT PROJECTS

From small, community-focused initiatives to large, collaborative efforts, impact projects are positively affecting river ecosystems.

AREAS OF IMPACT

Education &
Awareness: 

37 projects completed 
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 completed 

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 completed 

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.

FUNDING IMPACT PROJECTS

Tackling projects and creating lasting impact that is scalable takes collaboration. Together, River Action Members and partners come together with shared common values and goals to move the needle in protecting the places we play.

River Action Memberships

The Rivers are Life membership allows everyone to make a difference on our freshwater resources by collaboratively funding projects.

River Action Memberships

Partners

Partners help create a global network that make projects possible, allocate additional resources for River Heroes and make a sustainable difference. Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities.

Partners

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EXPLORE COMPLETED IMPACT PROJECTS

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Rivers are Life Team Volunteers at Ijams River Rescue

Project #61:
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Project #60:

LSU Students on Alternative Spring Break 2025

Project #60:
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Project #59:

Rivers are Life Team at Alternative Spring Break 2025

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Support Student Internship at LSU

Project #58:
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Sponsor LSU College of the Coast & Environment Communications Event

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Project #56:

Supporting SYRCL Through Wild & Scenic On Tour

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Conservation Weekend at Wildlands

Project #55:
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Project #54:

Fresh Coast Film Festival

Project #54:
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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:
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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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Water & Nature Weekend

Project #46:
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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:
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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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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 Student Work at Glass Half Full

Project #33:
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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:
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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:
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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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