Mississippi River | Photo by Tom Fisk
Mississippi River | Photo by Tom Fisk

America's MostEndangered Rivers®of 2022

Announcing America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022

Ten rivers. Ten solutions. Ten opportunities to make lasting change. These are America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2022.

Lake Mead, Nevada | Photo by Colleen Miniuk

Colorado River

The #1 Most Endangered River is ground zero for the climate and water crisis
Lake Mead, Nevada | Photo by Colleen Miniuk

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Yuma, Arizona | Photo by Amy Martin

An urgent challenge

Climate change and injustice threaten the well-being of tens of millions of people.
Yuma, Arizona | Photo by Amy Martin