LAS VEGAS - May 27 - The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a protest of water-right applications filed by the Kane County Water Conservancy that would be used to facilitate the development of a nuclear power plant at Green River, Utah.

SAN FRANCISCO - May 26 - In the midst of a third consecutive dry year, California's water supply continues to shrink as the state's population grows, but according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the state's commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) sector has the tools to save more than enough water to meet the annual needs of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego combined. Some leading California businesses and institutions are already catching on - saving water and money at the same time.

WASHINGTON - May 20 - New analysis released today by the national consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch finds that privatizing municipal water systems threatens jobs and negatively affects local economies. Water Privatization Threatens Workers, Consumers and Local Economies finds that while multinational corporations often claim to reduce operational costs, they do so by cutting corners, downsizing essential employees, decreasing salaries and impeding union activity.

PHILADELPHIA - May 18 - Building on recent success securing an unprecedented $6 billion for clean water and green infrastructure in the federal economic recovery package, American Rivers testified today at a Congressional Field Hearing in Philadelphia to demonstrate how 21st century clean water solutions can benefit communities and local economies.

WASHINGTON - May 8 - American Rivers today applauded the Senate introduction of the Water Infrastructure Financing Act, a bill the nation's leading river conservation organization says is an important step toward bringing America's water infrastructure into the 21st century, despite falling short in key areas.