Primarily, this involves dam removal, culvert replacement, and floodplain restoration.
The organization claims to have been directly involved in over 200 dam removals,[3] providing funding in some cases.
[4] American Rivers also maintains a public database of all known dam removals in the United States since 1912,[5] and publishes reports on the state of dam removal in the country.
The designation recognizes historically degraded rivers that have made significant progress toward recovery.
[12][13] As of 2023[update], American Rivers is a partner of National CleanUp Day.