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‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌September 2020

Dear John,

At American Rivers, we know that we can’t fight for rivers without fighting for
justice. Black, Latino, Indigenous and other people of color are
disproportionately impacted by climate change, pollution, flooding and river
degradation. These communities are also more likely to lack access to safe,
clean affordable water.

As our President and CEO Bob Irvin and Board Chair John Haydock write in today’s
joint letter about the release of our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan,
“We cannot be complacent about our role or satisfied with business as usual in
river conservation.” The new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan will make us a
stronger, more inclusive organization and better advocates for the rivers you
love.

While these are unprecedented times, we’re more dedicated than ever to a future
of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone.

We are here for rivers, and we are here for you.

Amy Kober
Vice President, Communications
American Rivers

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT AMERICAN RIVERS
A new plan for diversity, equity and inclusion will ensure American Rivers staff
and board have the understanding, tools and training to serve as more effective
allies and advocates for clean water and healthy rivers nationwide. Read the plan
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[[link removed]]Exposing the links between flooding and injustice
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Throughout the Carolinas, communities were built based on practices that located
Black, Latino and Indigenous communities in less-valuable and often flood-prone
areas. Gail Lazarus writes about the steps we can take to dismantle longstanding
injustices and improve public safety.

Protecting Montana's Badger-Two Medicine
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“This landscape has shaped my family for generations, and continues to form my
land ethic, inspire the work I do, and mold the person I am,” writes Jessy
Stephenson, a descendent of the Pikuni People (Blackfeet).

We need rivers, and rivers need us
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In our latest We Are Rivers podcast episode, we talk with the Hispanic Access Foundation’s Jessica Godinez
about the importance of water and rivers, and how personal connections drive
powerful advocacy.

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Eastern NC after Hurricane Matthew | Photo by U.S. Army National Guard, Capt.
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