America's rivers suffer all manner of degradation , including erosion, dams, trash, and pollution. To improve rivers close to home or on your next rafting trip, start with these three steps:
Get in the know. Read the EPA's River Restoration guidelines, which outline goals for restoring ecological integrity, natural function, and combating the causes of degradation
Go local. Check out the American Rivers National River Cleanup program for information about cleanups near you or help organizing a cleanup of your own on a local river.