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The river is the center of the land… — Tim Palmer

Posted on May 9, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“The river is the center of the land, the place where the waters, and much more, come together. Here is the home of wildlife, the route of explorers, and recreation paradise… Only fragments of our inheritance remain unexploited, but these streams are more valuable than ever.” — Tim Palmer

* The Pearl River, in Louisiana and Mississippi, is one of this year’s America’s Most Endangered Rivers™. The Pearl is threatened by a boondoggle that would cause irreparable harm to the river and the communities that depend on it. More

It’s easy to become hopeless… — Dr. Jane Goodall

Posted on May 8, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“It’s easy to become hopeless. So people must have hope — the human brain, the resilience of nature, the energy of young people and the sort of inspiration that you see from so many hundreds of people who tackle tasks that are impossible and never give up and succeed.”

* Our Serena McClain recently interviewed Alison Barrett about her job monitoring the return of historic fish runs. More

Like many fly fishermen… — Norman Maclean

Posted on May 7, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“Like many fly fishermen in western Montana where the summer days are almost Arctic in length, I often do not start fishing until the cool of the evening. Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to a being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the [river] and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise.” — Norman Maclean

* Filson, long known for its classic fly fishing line, is introducing Stockingfoot Waders this month. In celebration of this product launch, Filson will donate 1% of the sales of the new Waders to the American Rivers Wild and Scenic River Campaign. More

To live by a large river is to be kept in the heart of things. — John Haines

Posted on May 6, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“To live by a large river is to be kept in the heart of things.” — John Haines

* Keep up with the latest river happenings. Join our eRiver Community to receive timely action alerts, news and updates. More

When we save a river… — Tim Palmer

Posted on May 5, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“When we save a river, we save a major part of an ecosystem, and we save ourselves as well because of our dependence — physical, economic, spiritual — on the water and its community of life.” — Tim Palmer

* Josh Klein, our National River Cleanup Coordinator, recently traveled to Cullowhee, NC to volunteer at the 24th Annual Tuck River Cleanup. More

Rivers are places that renew our spirit… — Ted Turner

Posted on May 2, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“Rivers are places that renew our spirit, connect us with our past, and link us directly with the flow and rhythm of the natural world.” — Ted Turner

* Join American Rivers’ eRiver Community and be a part of a growing tide of river lovers across the country who are standing up for healthy rivers. More

If you’re not beside a real river, close your eyes… — Eric Alan

Posted on May 1, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“If you’re not beside a real river, close your eyes, and sit down beside an imaginary one, a river where you feel comfortable and safe.” — Eric Alan

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If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. — Loren Eiseley

Posted on April 30, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loren Eiseley

* Did you know that the United States has more than 250,000 rivers? More

When protected, rivers serve as visible symbols… — John Echeverria

Posted on April 29, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“When protected, rivers serve as visible symbols of the care we take as temporary inhabitants and full-time stewards of a living, profoundly beautiful heritage of nature.” — John Echeverria

*All rivers are threatened by global warming. You can help protect them by asking your Senators to strengthen and support the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S. 2191). More

There is comfort in knowing… — Jeff Wallach

Posted on April 28, 2008 | Filed Under Quotes

Lindsay Martin, Web Editor
River Quotes: Your Daily Escape

“There is comfort in knowing that no matter what aspect my life takes on, this river will flow freely here, and that I might come to this place any time, in sadness or joy, alone or with someone I love. The waters will run smooth and fast, and though it will be a different river coming down out of the mountains it will also retain its constancy.” — Jeff Wallach

* Connecticut’s Eightmile River is well on its way to becoming a Wild and Scenic River. More

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