River Voices Archive – 2021

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River Voices December 2021: Inclusive River Recreation Outreach Strategies

Welcome to the December 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re highlighting groups’ efforts to towards equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), through external programs on Wild & Scenic Rivers and through internal efforts advancing EDI within organizations. Plus, explore our new report with WaterNow Alliance on building partnerships with your local water utility!

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River Voices November 2021: Trash to Action

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, learn how local groups are implementing River Network’s Waste in Our Waters toolkit and how you can replicate their lessons learned in your community.

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River Voices October 2021: Integrating Equity Into IWMP

Welcome to the October 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, explore community-centered water planning efforts, from what we’ve learned in San Antonio and Arizona on ensuring Integrated Water Management Planning addresses equity concerns, to Stream Management Planning in Colorado, and more.

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River Voices September 2021: Unpacking Federal Water Policy

Welcome to the September 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re diving into water policy under the Biden Administration and new Congress so far and there’s just one month left to join or renew your River Network membership at a 20% discount.

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River Voices August 2021: Community-Driven Equitable Resilience

Welcome to the August 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re exploring equitable resilience through the lens of Community-Led Research. Plus, it’s membership discount time AND we have River Rally 2022 dates! Join or renew and enjoy a 20% discount on your yearly membership dues, then save big on Rally.

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River Voices July 2021: Listening to the Network for Healthy Rivers in Agricultural Landscapes

Welcome to the July 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re sharing progress from our work at the intersection of healthy rivers and agricultural landscapes. Plus, sign up for our Equitable Water Infrastructure Boot-Camp by July 26.

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River Voices June 2021: Introducing River Network’s Equitable Infrastructure Toolkit

Welcome to the June 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re debuting our new Equitable Infrastructure Toolkit. We’re also sharing our staff’s internal plans and learning around Juneteenth. Plus, our gratitude for another inspiring River Rally!

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River Voices May 2021: Individual Clean Ups for Your Community

Welcome to the May 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re exploring what community looks like for the network today – from local events that encourage individual action for community waterways, to online information sharing and connection. Plus, River Rally is just a few weeks away!

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River Voices April 2021: Moving Toward Water Equity & Affordability

Welcome to the April 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re taking a look at the state of water access and affordability one year into the pandemic and sharing our excitement for Action Day for Clean Water and Rivers. Plus, register for River Rally by April 15 to take part in the mentorship program!

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River Voices March 2021: Standing Stronger Together: NGOs, Tribes, and Water

Welcome to the March 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re exploring how individuals, organizations, and communities can achieve more by working together and introducing the new “Community-Led Research Toolkit for Equitable Climate Resilience“. Plus, apply for a River Rally scholarship before the deadline on March 12!

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River Voices February 2021: Protecting Drinking Water in the Great Lakes

Welcome to the February 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re reflecting on lessons learned from four organizations in the Great Lakes basin that modified their drinking water campaigns in response to COVID-19. Plus, join River Network’s new online community and register for River Rally 2021!

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River Voices January 2021: 2020 Water Policy Reflections and Reasons for Hope

Welcome to the January 2021 edition of River Voices. This month, we’re looking back at water policy highs and lows from 2020 and sharing the findings of our 2020 trends report, “Our Water, Our Future: State of River and Watershed Protection.” Plus, River Rally 2021 registration opens next week!

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